Curfew imposed in five districts of Trat province

12 Sept 00:00 Key points summarised by AI

A 9 pm-5 am curfew and martial law were enforced in five districts of Trat province following M79 grenade attacks on a Thai marine base, believed to be launched from within Thai territory.
Thai marines successfully reclaimed territory in Trat from Cambodian troops after heavy fighting, hoisting the Thai flag to assert sovereignty, though sporadic clashes persist.
Intense fighting also continued across multiple battlefronts in Thailand's northeastern provinces, with Thai forces reporting the destruction of numerous Cambodian military assets and an estimated 181 Cambodian soldier casualties.

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.