Thai Air Force briefs foreign attaches, stresses precision and civilian safety
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Thai Air Force briefs foreign attaches, stresses precision and civilian safety
2 Oct 06:34Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief briefed 29 foreign defense attachés, stating recent air operations along the Thai-Cambodian border were precise, proportionate, and aimed at neutralizing military targets in self-defense.
Officials emphasized the Air Force's commitment to international law, sovereignty, and civilian protection, highlighting operational restraint and professionalism.
The Air Force confirmed readiness for any future border tensions and presented evidence alleging Cambodia's use of new mines and ancient sites as military outposts, while also addressing circulating misinformation.
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.