Thai F-16 jets strike Cambodian casino used as drone and military base

12 Sept 04:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thai F-16 fighter jets conducted airstrikes on a Cambodian casino and a cable car near the border, in retaliation for Cambodian bombardments of Thai military and civilian targets.
The casino was targeted because Thai authorities claimed it served as a military base for heavy weapons, including drones, used by Cambodian troops.
The cable car, located near the militarily strategic Mount 350, was destroyed as it was crucial for supplying Cambodian troops guarding the point controlling ancient ruins.
In response to the escalating border conflict, Thailand ordered the temporary closure of 641 schools and initiated evacuation orders for residents in several border provinces for safety.

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.