For Thailand, MoU 44 no longer exists, Thai PM says

11 Sept 01:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Cabinet resolved to cancel the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44) on maritime boundaries with Cambodia, citing its lack of results over 25 years.
The Thai Prime Minister stated the decision is unrelated to ongoing tensions but aligns with his long-held view, emphasizing that other mechanisms like UNCLOS can address disputes.
While the withdrawal is not yet formally implemented, Thailand will inform Cambodia, with the PM ready to discuss the matter with Cambodian leaders at the upcoming ASEAN Summit and confident in border security.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 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.