Thai troops destroy 2 scam-related buildings in Poipet

14 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Burapha Task Force troops destroyed two buildings in Poipet, Cambodia, suspected of housing scammers and storing munitions.
One building served as an 'international centre' for screening newly arrived scammers, while the other was allegedly used for arranging 'mule' bank accounts.
The Burapha Task Force reported no Cambodian civilian casualties from their operation.
A Thai soldier was killed and two others injured when Cambodian forces fired a mortar round at a Thai checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province.

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.