Cambodia blames ‘local’ troops for ceasefire breaches

13 Sept 14:09 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's delegate informed Thailand that "insubordinate local soldiers" were responsible for recent ceasefire violations, including drone flights and sporadic gunfire along the shared border.
Thai acting Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Nakpanich revealed this after a special General Border Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, which aimed to ease border tensions.
Despite a ceasefire brokered by Malaysia after deadly clashes, provocations continued, with Thailand protesting Cambodia's deployment of additional troops and surveillance drones, while exercising restraint and raising concerns about new landmines.

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.