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Thai Army denies use of white phosphorus munitions against Cambodian civilians

11 Sept 04:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army spokesman, Maj-Gen Winthai Suvaree, denied Cambodian accusations of using white phosphorus munitions against civilians, clarifying that these are not classified as chemical weapons under international conventions.
Winthai confirmed the Thai Army possesses white phosphorus munitions for military use, asserting strict adherence to international law and regulations that prohibit their deployment against civilian targets.

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.