Trump calls Thailand, Cambodia after new clashes, says White House

13 Sept 15:50 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump intervened by calling Thailand and Cambodia to mediate new clashes that erupted, threatening a peace deal he had previously brokered between the two Southeast Asian nations.
The truce, co-signed by Trump on Oct 26, was suspended by Thailand following a landmine blast and subsequent accusations of renewed conflict, prompting Trump's renewed efforts to end the violence, with Malaysia also assisting as a broker.

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.