Thailand unfazed by Cambodia's UNCLOS action, says PM

10 Sept 20:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the country remains "unfazed" by Cambodia's decision to initiate a compulsory conciliation process under UNCLOS for their maritime boundary dispute.
Anutin affirmed Thailand's commitment to its principles, asserting that Cambodia's UN action will not disadvantage Thailand.
Cambodia's move follows Thailand's unilateral termination of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44), which previously framed bilateral negotiations over the disputed area.

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.