Thai army refutes Cambodian accusation that it bombed civilian targets

15 Sept 02:21 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai army strongly denied Cambodian claims that it shelled civilian targets during a recent five-day conflict (July 24-28), stating its forces strictly adhered to international law.
Thailand counter-accused Cambodia of indiscriminately firing artillery and rockets into Thai civilian areas, causing casualties (14 civilians, 15 soldiers killed) and requiring the disposal of over 500 unexploded ordnance.

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.