Cambodia, Thailand to probe drone reports: Prak Sokhonn

14 Sept 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to jointly investigate reports of 450 drones on the Thai side of the border, which Thailand claims violated a ceasefire agreement.
Thailand warns that this alleged drone activity, deemed a "provocative action," could jeopardize the imminent release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July.
Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn downplayed the issue as "a small matter" and denied any Cambodian drone launches, expressing hope for the soldiers' safe return home.

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.