Phumtham condemns Cambodia’s unprovoked, indiscriminate and random attacks

26 Sept 08:10 Key points summarised by AI

Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai condemned unprovoked heavy weapon attacks by Cambodian forces, which killed 11 (10 civilians, 1 soldier) and injured 28 across four Thai border provinces.
A specific attack on a convenience store at a PTT petrol station in Si Sa Ket province killed 6 civilians and injured 10 others.
Cambodian forces used heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and Russian-made BM-21 multiple rocket launchers, firing indiscriminately into Thai territory, prompting a Thai military response.
Phumtham described the engagements as "armed clashes" rather than a declaration of war, while reaffirming Thailand's commitment to staunchly defend its sovereignty.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.