Trump thanks Hun Manet for Nobel nomination, hails Cambodia’s role in border peace

15 Sept 00:49 Key points summarised by AI

US President Donald Trump conveyed gratitude to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet for nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump praised Cambodia's crucial role and his own intervention in securing a ceasefire that ended deadly border clashes with Thailand, calling it a 'great honor' to be part of the deal.
Hun Manet nominated Trump for his 'extraordinary statesmanship' in de-escalating tensions, specifically citing his timely intervention that prevented a potentially devastating conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Trump's direct involvement, including a July 26 call to both leaders, was instrumental in breaking the deadlock and leading to the successful ceasefire agreement negotiated on July 28.

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.