Thailand protests to Cambodia over mortar incident, says ready to respond

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand lodged a formal protest with Cambodia after a Cambodian mortar round landed on Thai soil, injuring a Thai soldier, and is seeking an explanation.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed Thailand is prepared on all fronts, diplomatic and security, to respond if necessary, while assessing Cambodia's clarification.
Thailand demands Cambodia take responsibility, including issuing an apology, and explain how the incident occurred to ensure it does not reoccur, with Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stating Thailand's response will be proportional.

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.