Defence ministry denies report of Chinese military attaché visit

11 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Defence Ministry spokesperson denied reports that a Chinese military attaché visited to brief Thai officials on China's tank procurement for Cambodia.
The ministry confirmed China had previously informed Thailand that the tank program for Cambodia was planned before the recent Thai-Cambodian border confrontation.
The denial was based on the absence of any record of such a visit and the fact that key Thai defence officials were overseas at the time.
Earlier reports confirmed the arrival of Chinese-made tanks in Cambodia, with analysts suggesting this military support might be linked to China's long-term access to Cambodia's strategic Ream Naval Base.

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.