PM sorry for his remark about territorial dispute with Cambodia

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul publicly apologized for a "miscommunication" concerning a territorial dispute with Cambodia, which had provoked an uproar among nationalist groups.
His controversial remark suggested mutual encroachment by both Thai and Cambodian people, implying a need for relocation and new land, leading to significant public backlash.
Anutin assured that Thailand would not cede any territory in talks with Cambodia, specifically mentioning the Ta Kwai ancient ruins, and welcomed Cambodia's withdrawal of heavy weapons from border areas.

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.