Thai F-16 jets strike Cambodian arsenal depots in Battambang

15 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thai F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes on Cambodian arsenal depots in Battambang Province, causing panic and prompting residents to flee.
The Thai military confirmed the strikes targeted military depots behind Phnom Sampeau Mountain, dismissing claims of civilian targets, as border clashes continued despite a ceasefire.

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.