Bangkok submits ceasefire violation reports to Malaysia, US, and China

17 Sept 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand officially reported ceasefire violations to Malaysia, the US, and China, citing Cambodia's breaches of the recent truce agreement.
The reports detailed persistent attacks by Cambodian troops on Thai military positions despite the ceasefire taking effect at midnight on July 28th.
Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampong confirmed the continued assaults, asserting Thailand's right to proportionate self-defense against the Cambodian aggression.
The Thai Cabinet empowered the military to determine troop presence along the border, as Thai forces maintain control of strategic ancient temple sites and a key hilltop.

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.