Thai safety standards at school camps brought into question: Kids not wearing life vests

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Daily News Thai Caption: Camps again! (inset: why aren't kids wearing life jackets?)

 

Daily News reported on what they said was a "social media drama" playing out on a popular site.

 

A clip featured a group of ten+ children crossing a river on a raft.

 

They were not wearing life jackets.

 

A male and a female teacher could be heard shouting:

 

"Hold on tight", in Thai.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Netizens were worried about the depth of the water, the raft itself and the lack of safety standards in general.

 

The school camp was in Surin, NE Thailand and another example of poor safety on such trips that usually feature guides and scouts on residential stays.

 

Daily News tried to find out the school involved.

 

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[keith101]

Since when do Thai care about safety even for the kids . You see them driving around with young children not seated and or wearing seatbelts , my wifes daughter and husband are included and seemingly think that they will never have an accident which is probably just around the corner but they dont listen to me what do i know i am farang .

Edited February 14, 2023 by keith101