Cambodia seeks immediate ceasefire talks at GBC meeting

16 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha urged Thailand for an immediate ceasefire and full implementation of existing agreements from July 26 and October 26.
Seiha also called for the safe return of civilians to border areas and a peaceful resolution of disputes, including reactivating mechanisms for border demarcation and humanitarian demining.
Thailand's Supreme Command responded by stating that Cambodia must first meet three conditions: declare a genuine and sustained ceasefire with observers, and seriously cooperate on mine clearance.
A meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee secretariats in Chanthaburi province concluded after two hours and is scheduled to resume the following day.

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.