Thai deminer loses foot in landmine blast near Cambodian border

12 Sept 02:14 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai deminer, Sgt Maj (1st Class) Charnnarong Wongchana, lost his right foot after accidentally triggering an anti-personnel landmine during routine operations near the Thai-Cambodian border.
The incident occurred in the Anh Ma border pass, a site of previous conflict, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by demining units in the region.

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.