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No weapon withdrawal, no release: Thai defense minister warns Cambodia over PoWs

20 Sept 00:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Nakpanich declared that 18 Cambodian PoWs will only be released on November 12 if Cambodia fully withdraws heavy weaponry from border areas and cooperates in mine clearance.
He stressed that if Cambodia fails to withdraw weapons or allow mine clearance by November 13, the PoWs will not be released, despite Cambodia proposing the November 12 timeline.
Cambodia has only permitted mine clearance in five areas, with Thailand awaiting full cooperation and the completion of operations by November 17 for demarcation markers to be erected.
Discussions on disputed ancient temples (like Ta Kwai) and the reopening of border checkpoints remain contingent on the prior implementation of all Thai preconditions, including border fence construction.

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.