Cambodia suspected of using foreign mercenaries to operate “killer” drones

10 Sept 12:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Second Army Region suspects Cambodia is employing foreign mercenaries to operate First Person View (FPV) "killer" drones against Thai military targets along their shared border.
These FPV drones, reportedly fitted with 82mm mortar rounds, were deployed in recent attacks on Thai troops at the Chong Anh Ma border pass in Ubon Ratchathani.
The drones are remotely controlled via fiber-optic cable, coordinated with scout drones for target acquisition, and designed to detonate near bunkers to inflict maximum shrapnel damage.
Suspicion of foreign mercenary involvement stems from the interception of the English word "finished" on a Cambodian military radio frequency, alongside the drones' high speed making them difficult to counter.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.