Thai soldier injured as Cambodians tear down fence at Ban Nong Chan

11 Sept 05:05 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai soldier was injured and a fence dismantled at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province after Cambodians, reportedly including officials, protested and hurled objects at Thai soldiers.
The incident highlights a territorial dispute where Thailand claims Ban Nong Chan as its own, alleging Cambodia exploits past humanitarian hospitality to claim the land, leading to Thailand erecting the fence after recent conflicts.

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.