Border blast near Surin likely caused by Cambodian landmines - Thai Army

14 Sept 22:22 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Second Army Region Command refuted online rumors of Cambodian artillery fire, stating explosions near Surin were likely caused by Cambodian soldiers detonating or stepping on landmines.
Thailand has previously accused Cambodia of deploying new anti-personnel landmines despite a global ban, leading to injuries and limb loss for Thai soldiers patrolling the shared border.

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.