Cambodia's leaders cannot be trusted - Thai Deputy Defence Minister

15 Sept 00:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Nakpanich accused Cambodia of insincerity, as they resumed shelling Thai civilian targets in Surin province despite promising US President Trump a ceasefire.
This marks the second time Cambodia has reneged on a ceasefire, having previously laid anti-personnel landmines instead of withdrawing troops as promised.
General Nattaphon expressed regret, stating that Cambodian leaders cannot be trusted due to their disregard for international laws and their non-democratic decision-making process.

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.