Ta Kwai ancient temple is controlled by Cambodian forces - Thai army

11 Sept 01:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thai troops have secured strategic areas overlooking the Ta Kwai ancient temple, though they have not yet seized control of the temple itself.
Cambodian forces maintain control of the Ta Kwai temple and the strategic 'Mount 350', which they used as a base to shell the temple's vicinity.
Thai attempts to capture these locations before a ceasefire were hindered by heavy mining, resulting in injuries to soldiers and a tactical withdrawal.
Both Thai and Cambodian forces are reinforcing their positions, with Cambodia planning a barbed-wire fence around Ta Kwai and Thailand building one around Ta Muen Thome Temple.
Twenty captured Cambodian soldiers face charges of illegal entry in Thailand, a minor offense, despite the Cambodian government's demand for their release.

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.