UNCLOS talks should be limited to boundary delimitation -- Sihasak

13 Sept 14:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow insisted that the scope of compulsory conciliation with Cambodia under UNCLOS should be limited solely to maritime boundary delimitation, rejecting Cambodia's proposal for joint development.
While Thailand prefers bilateral settlement for the border dispute, it is prepared to join the UNCLOS conciliation process initiated by Cambodia, despite objecting to its compulsory nature.
Sihasak defended Thailand's abrogation of MOU 44, citing over 20 years of no progress in bilateral talks, and stated that Cambodia's move to compulsory conciliation contravenes recent agreements between the two countries' leaders to build trust.

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.