Thailand and Cambodia agree on mine clearance, crime crackdown

14 Sept 18:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Cambodia committed to humanitarian mine clearance along their shared border, marking progress in regional cooperation.
Both nations agreed to intensify efforts against transnational crime, specifically targeting scam call centers through high-level coordination channels.
A new Coordination Group and local-level committees will be established to resolve border disputes and territorial issues effectively.
Thailand will propose discussions on alleged violations of MOU 43 to the Joint Boundary Commission, seeking resolution at a higher inter-governmental level.

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.