Anutin pays tribute as Thai soldier death toll reaches four

13 Sept 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

The death toll for Thai soldiers in ongoing border clashes with Cambodia has risen to four, with three additional fatalities reported today.
The latest casualties include Sergeant Jirawat Mungklang, Private Wayu Kwansue, and Corporal Chawakorn Detchkhunthot, killed by recoilless rifle fire, shrapnel, and a drone explosive, respectively.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul eulogized the fallen soldiers, paying tribute to their sacrifice and pledging support for their families.

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.