“No room for games,” says Sihasak as Thai-Cambodian talks stall

11 Sept 13:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers' talks in New York, facilitated by China, stalled on resolving bilateral ties and maritime boundary disputes.
The deadlock arose from Cambodia's insistence on immediate compulsory conciliation under UN law, while Thailand advocated for initial bilateral negotiations to build trust.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak emphasized serious dialogue over 'games,' clarifying that Thailand's withdrawal from the 2001 MoU aimed to create new negotiation opportunities, not to avoid discussions.
Despite procedural disagreements, both nations share the ultimate goal of peacefully resolving their long-standing border and maritime issues, including land boundary concerns.

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.