Release of Cambodian PoWs halted after today’s landmine explosion

10 Sept 23:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand postponed the release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war following a landmine explosion near the Cambodian border.
Two Thai soldiers were injured during a routine patrol near the Preah Vihear ancient temple, with one losing his lower right leg.
Thai authorities are investigating whether the landmine was recently laid and plan to file a formal protest against Cambodia over the incident.

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.