No more talks on border reopening with Cambodia - Thai defence minister

15 Sept 19:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Nakpanich announced an end to discussions with Cambodia regarding border reopening, expressing relief following Cambodian leader Hun Sen's remark about not minding a 100-year border closure.
Thailand will not release 18 Cambodian prisoners of war unless Cambodia ceases hostilities and continues its unilateral efforts to clear Cambodian landmines on Thai territory, with de-mining operations underway in five of 13 proposed areas.

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.