Bangkok denounces Cambodian senator’s appeal to Thai royal family

11 Sept 12:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Cambodian senator's open letter appealing to a Thai royal for intervention in a border dispute, deeming it "highly inappropriate and unacceptable."
Bangkok officially protested, asserting that Thailand is a constitutional democracy where the King, as Head of State, remains above politics, making such an appeal a violation of diplomatic norms.
The letter, from Senator Ngy Chanphal, accused Thai forces of military incursions, using heavy weaponry, and causing extensive damage to Cambodian territory, civilian structures, and cultural heritage sites.
Thailand views the senator's action as direct interference in its internal affairs, contravening the ASEAN Charter and bilateral agreements, and urged Cambodian officials to show restraint and good faith.

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.