Trump seeks ASEAN summit photo op over Thailand–Cambodia peace deal

10 Sept 13:06 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump requests to "preside" over a Thailand-Cambodia peace deal signing at the upcoming ASEAN Summit, seeking a "photo op" to highlight his diplomatic influence.
This initiative aims to underscore his perceived decisive role in resolving the July border conflict, a contribution for which Cambodia has already nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.