Thais more confident in army than government in border dispute handling

9 Sept 17:12 Key points summarised by AI

A NIDA Poll reveals overwhelming Thai public confidence in the army (75.73%) over the government (4.66%) and Foreign Ministry (4.89%) in managing the border dispute with Cambodia.
Public satisfaction with the army has risen since June, while satisfaction with the Foreign Ministry and government has significantly decreased.
A plurality of respondents (41.98%) advocate for a peaceful resolution through dialogue, though significant minorities support continued conflict for victory (16.49%), economic pressure (27.63%), or increased troop deployment (23.97%).

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.