Thai army condemns Cambodia’s breach of ceasefire agreement

22 Sept 05:13 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai army condemned Cambodia for deliberately violating a recent ceasefire agreement by launching attacks against Thai troops at Phu Makua and Sam Tae after the midnight deadline.
Despite Thai forces adhering strictly to the Malaysian-brokered ceasefire, Cambodia's continued aggression undermined mutual trust, prompting Thailand to assert its right to respond defensively within international law.
Thai military spokespersons accused Cambodia of being a regional and global security threat, continuously violating international agreements, and urged the international community to reject its conduct.
Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed no surprise at Cambodia's breach, criticizing their lack of gentlemanly conduct and promising consultation on an appropriate response.

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.