Thailand, Cambodia vow to avoid provocative actions at border

18 Sept 00:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to de-escalate border tensions, pledging to avoid provocative actions, inflammatory speech, and any expansion of their disputes.
The agreement was reached at a special Regional Border Committee meeting, following recent clashes and protests in Sa Kaeo province that resulted in a soldier's injury.
Both nations committed to respecting the ceasefire, strengthening communication channels, and resolving future disputes peacefully, while also agreeing to combat cross-border crime and address demining 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.