Thai supreme commander and Prawit support building of border fences

13 Sept 13:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Supreme Commander Gen Songwit Noonpackdee supports constructing fences along the Cambodian border to prevent incursions and protect national sovereignty, citing recent attacks.
The Thai Army is actively evaluating the proposal for permanent border walls, dispatching personnel to verify territory and prepare for construction in key areas like Ban Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo.
Former army chief Gen Prawit Wongsuwan also endorses building permanent walls, highlighting a past proposal and recent landmine incidents, advocating for construction in conflict-prone, mined zones.
Thailand presented its defensive actions along the border to the international community at a co-hosted conference, asserting its right to protect its citizens and interests under international law.

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.