Cambodia’s stance on landmines contradicts humanitarian claims

12 Sept 19:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand criticizes Cambodia's repeated rejection of a proposal for joint mine clearance along their shared border, accusing it of disregarding public safety.
The Thai Foreign Ministry states that Cambodia's condition to link mine clearance to ceasefire agreements and limit it to demarcated areas contradicts its humanitarian claims regarding mine removal.
Thailand refutes Cambodia's assertion that its landmines are harmless, providing evidence of active mines and injuries sustained by Thai soldiers.
The Thai Foreign Ministry pledges to continue pressing Cambodia for cooperation, intending to raise the issue with the International Committee on Cooperative Compliance under the Ottawa Convention.

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.