General articles are free for 24 hours after publish.
Teacher's Corporal Punishment of 5th Grader Sparks Outrage in Thailand
A disturbing incident has emerged in Kalasin province, Thailand, where a 5th-grade student was allegedly beaten by a teacher with a bamboo stick and a shuttlecock bat, resulting in severe bruising on his back. A Member of Parliament visited the child, and the provincial education office has ordered the teacher's immediate transfer.
An incident has come to light in Kalasin province, northeastern Thailand, where a 5th-grade elementary school student allegedly suffered severe bruising on his back after being subjected to corporal punishment by a teacher. The child is reportedly unable to lie on his back due to the injuries. In response to the situation, a Member of Parliament visited the child to assess the circumstances. The Kalasin Provincial Education Office, taking the matter seriously, has ordered the immediate transfer of the teacher within three days. Investigations into the background and details of the corporal punishment are currently underway. This incident brings to the forefront ongoing concerns regarding corporal punishment in Thai schools, highlighting the need for a review of disciplinary methods and the protection of children's rights in educational settings. Source: MGR Online (Regional)
Original source
MGR Online (Regional)