Thailand hopes its handling of dispute with Cambodia will be recognised internationally

16 Sept 08:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry briefed international bodies, reaffirming its commitment to peace, international law, and good relations despite recent armed conflict with Cambodia.
Thailand accused Cambodia of initiating provocative attacks on Thai civilians and public places, asserting its own military retaliation was justified self-defense, proportional, and targeted military sites.
Thailand refuted all Cambodian allegations as unfounded and urged Cambodia to cease spreading false information, emphasizing its determination to resolve the border dispute peacefully through bilateral mechanisms like the GBC and JBC.
Thailand expressed hope that its sincere efforts and peaceful approach to resolving the border dispute would be recognized and acknowledged by the international community.

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.