Cambodia calls Thai registration of three Surin temples unlawful

10 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's Culture Ministry demands Thailand immediately withdraw the registration of three temples (Ta Muen Thom, Ta Kwai, Nong Khana) in Surin province, deeming the action unlawful.
Cambodia asserts that Thailand's registration is an illegal attempt to claim cultural sites within its sovereign territory, violating its integrity and undermining peaceful dialogue.
The registration by Thailand's Fine Arts Department, which included 79 archaeological sites, aims to improve the management, protection, and preservation of these monuments.
This dispute reignites tensions over long-standing border issues between the two nations, as these temples were under Thai control following previous conflicts.

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.