Nine Thai civilians killed as Cambodian troops target civilians and hospitals

25 Sept 16:35 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian military attacks have resulted in nine Thai civilian deaths, including an 8-year-old child, deliberately targeting communities and hospitals.
These escalating cross-border assaults follow months of heightened tensions and a downgrade in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The Thai Army strongly condemns these violations of international humanitarian principles, vowing to defend national sovereignty and protect its populace.
Artillery fire caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure across several Thai provinces, notably hitting Phanom Dong Rak Hospital and injuring staff.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.