Thai Navy denies firing at Cambodian border, calls AOT claims false

14 Sept 08:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Navy vehemently denies Cambodian Defence Ministry claims that Thai troops fired at an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) inspecting the border in Pursat province, opposite Thailand’s Trat province.
Thai officials suspect the 'explosions' heard were firecrackers, possibly a staged incident by Cambodians, which prompted both sides to retreat and halted the AOT's inspection, with investigations confirming no Thai troops opened fire.

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.