A student steps over social distancing markers as they wait in line to undergo temperature checks as schools reopen due to the easing of restrictions after a temporary closure to combat the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Bangkok on February 1, 2021. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

Several parents have complained about the costs of weekly antigen COVID-19 tests required by many private schools, even though it is not a requirement by the Education Ministry.

 

The ministry has clarified that it does not require students to be subject to antigen tests for COVID-19 on a weekly basis, and that such tests are required only when there are infections at school or nearby communities, following many parents’ demand to the ministry to cover the expenses for the antigen test kits (ATKs).

 

Education Permanent Secretary Supat Champathong said today (Tuesday) noted that many privately-owned schools have set their own standards, which are more than what is laid down by the ministry.

 

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Not just private schools are using them, it would appear that certain school directors are also doing this.  It is part of the Wat school where our daughter goes, and has been opened up for the 12 and older students, that they are using them to check and make sure things are and will be ok in the long run before they open the school up for the lower grades as they are unvaccinated and still learning on-line.

seriously? can afford a private school but complaining over a weekly 100baht test?

 

reminds me of our last tenant.. drives an X5 but always an excuse for late rent payment

 

 

 

 

20 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

seriously? can afford a private school but complaining over a weekly 100baht test?

 

reminds me of our last tenant.. drives an X5 but always an excuse for late rent payment

 

 

 

 

Has to make the X5 payment, get his food stuff's taken care of, his gik paid and then you.

Well you just have to report the result of a test each week. Whether you actually do the test is for the parent to decide...

Wonder if the 400,000 migrant workers will get weekly tests too  ? 

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Wonder if the 400,000 migrant workers will get weekly tests too  ? 

Those under slavery confinement don't require tests.

Back in the UK my grandkids have been having 2 tests a week and covid has still ripped through their schools on reopening.

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Wonder if the 400,000 migrant workers will get weekly tests too  ? 

Nah they'll be locked in like before..