Cambodian troops accused of laying landmines in Surin

13 Sept 22:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army accuses Cambodian troops of violating the Ottawa Convention by laying new landmines 100 meters inside Thai territory near Mount 350 in Surin.
This incident occurred despite a recent border committee meeting where both Thai and Cambodian forces agreed to cooperate on mine clearance and combat transnational criminal operations.

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.