Peace or conflict: The choice is Cambodia’s — Sihasak

11 Sept 06:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow declared that the future of the Thai-Cambodian relationship hinges on Cambodia's decision between pursuing peace through sincere dialogue or escalating conflict.
Sihasak accused Cambodia of consistently distorting facts and presenting itself as a victim in the border dispute, specifically challenging their narrative at the UN General Assembly.
Thailand advocates for resolving the conflict bilaterally, rejecting international intervention based on one-sided information, and believes the international community now better understands Thailand's position.

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.