Bangkok School District Bans Mobile Phones from Over 400 Schools
Bangkok has implemented a "Phone Off, Learning On" policy across 437 municipal schools, banning mobile phones during school hours to improve academic focus, physical health, and mental well-being, joining a growing global movement.
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