Bangkok disputes Cambodia’s claim of landmines kept only for training

17 Sept 00:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand disputes Cambodia's claim of holding landmines solely for training, alleging newly laid PMN-2 landmines, identical to those Cambodia possesses, were found on Thai territory, injuring soldiers.
Thai military officials presented evidence of newly laid, functional PMN-2 landmines with intact safety mechanisms, suggesting active deployment rather than just training purposes.
To substantiate its claims, Thailand will host an ASEAN observer team, guiding them through mine clearance demonstrations and visits to affected border areas and detained Cambodian soldiers.

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.