Sam Rainsy urges Cambodia to sue Thailand, demand compensation

12 Sept 20:13 Key points summarised by AI

Exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy demands Cambodia sue Thailand at the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice for aggression.
Rainsy insists Thailand pay compensation for extensive damage to Cambodian property during the recent border conflict.
He advises Cambodia against signing any agreements that could result in ceding territory to Thailand, referencing a contentious past deal.
The summary also notes Cambodian PM Hun Manet's claim of credit for the return of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war from Thailand.
Thailand, meanwhile, denies accusations of using chemical or cluster weapons and highlights Cambodia's refusal to retrieve bodies of its fallen soldiers.

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.