Cambodia commits war crimes in hospital strikes, child deaths

11 Sept 14:38 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian forces launched "inhumane attacks" on Phanom Dong Rak Hospital and civilian areas in Thai border provinces.
The attacks caused 11 fatalities, including innocent children, and affected 35 civilians and 8 soldiers, resulting in immense loss.
Thailand's Public Health Minister condemned the acts as grave violations of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, unequivocally labeling them war crimes.
Thailand demands Cambodia take immediate responsibility, cease these "war crimes," and provide reparations for all losses incurred.

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.