Cambodia rejects Thai Army’s demand for evacuation plan

21 Sept 05:17 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia officially rejected Thailand's demand for an evacuation plan for its civilians in three contested border areas, asserting that the Regional Border Committee (RBC) lacks the authority to determine boundary lines or manage civilian relocations.
Cambodia reiterated that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) and requested an urgent JBC meeting to resolve border-related issues, including areas occupied by Thai nationals within Cambodian territory.

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.