Thailand needs united front, faster diplomacy in Cambodia conflict - Pisan
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Thailand needs united front, faster diplomacy in Cambodia conflict - Pisan
21 Sept 02:56Key points summarised by AI
Former ambassador Pisan Manawapat urges Thailand to significantly improve its information warfare capabilities and accelerate diplomatic responses against Cambodia's propaganda.
He stresses the critical need for the Thai government and military to collaborate as a united front, moving from reactive to proactive strategies in international engagements.
Pisan advises Thai representatives to consistently highlight Thailand's extensive historical aid to Cambodia in all international forums to strengthen its diplomatic standing.
He criticizes Thailand's slow communication and expresses doubt about a swift resolution to the border disputes, also noting disappointment with the prospective US ambassador's insensitivity regarding Thai civilian losses.
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.