“No time for talks” – Gen Nattaphon

16 Sept 17:46 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon announced that the time for dialogue with Cambodia has passed due to ongoing border clashes and Cambodia's refusal to engage in talks to lessen tensions.
Gen Nattaphon emphasized Thailand's failed attempts to secure bilateral discussions for troop redeployment from disputed areas, noting the inherent risk of conflict and alleging provocative behavior from Cambodian forces.

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.