Observers confirm PMN-2 landmines have been newly laid on Thai soil

10 Sept 19:46 Key points summarised by AI

The ASEAN Observer Team in Thailand (AOT-TH) confirmed that a PMN-2 anti-personnel landmine, newly laid on Thai territory, caused an explosion on November 10th, wounding four Thai soldiers.
AOT-TH's conclusion is supported by extensive field inspections, including evidence of landmine burial traces and planting patterns, with GPS data confirming the incident occurred on Thai soil.
Crucially, a personal cellphone left by a Cambodian soldier after their withdrawal from Phu Makua contained pictures and videos showing Cambodian troops laying PMN-2 landmines on Thai territory, providing empirical evidence.
Despite these findings, the Thai Supreme Command announced that Thailand will proceed with its bilateral commitments with Cambodia with honesty and transparency.

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.