snoop1130 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Tri-nut Thiengthong, Thailand’s Minister of Education, has emphasised the right of all children living in Thailand to receive an education regardless of their nationality. This was in response to the recent influx of 124 undocumented children at Thai Rat Witthaya 6 (Ratchamongkol) School in Ang Thong province. The Ministry of Education is working closely with local organisations to ensure the necessary care and protection for these children while related agencies continue to verify their legal status. The case revolves around a suspicious increase in the number of students at Thai Rat Witthaya 6 School, where 124 undocumented children lacking official identification and Thai nationality from northern areas had been admitted. On June 2, various concerned agencies, including the provincial social development and human security office, local police, and education authorities, conducted a field investigation at the school. Out of the 124 children, only seven were confirmed to be Thai citizens, while the remaining 117 had no official identification or nationality. By Nattapong Westwood Top photo caption: Photo Courtesy of Flickr Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/rights-for-all-children-in-thailand-to-receive-education-regardless-of-nationality -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Shouldn't that headline read, and I am quoting from the headline; All children in Thailand should have education, regardless of nationality, says official 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted June 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 All children should have access to a free and state-subsidized education.......and private schooling available if you have the means. Looked upon as a beneficial entity for the commons, not a broader profit making scheme/enterprise for the unscrupulous. The quality of said education? That's another chapter to explore and address. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, scottiejohn said: Shouldn't that headline read, and I am quoting from the headline; All children in Thailand should have education, regardless of nationality, says official Obviously, Thailand's Minister of Education speaks for Thailand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Proper Education preferably ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Indeed but proper education can not be done in classrooms with 50 kids.. A teacher can't spend 1 minute for each student.. Reform the system and force kids to go the nearest school at their home instead of going to well known schools with over crowded classes. Max 30 kids in a classroom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) He's THE Minister of Education, and he's saying this? Does he have any power? Any initiative? So where has he been for the past several years regarding the children of the Burmese refugees living in the camps on the Thai side of the border? I've been to the camps a couple of times and as far as I know there is no Thai government sponsored primary education provided there--all I've seen are volunteers; and, I should add, missionary organizations. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Edited June 8, 2023 by Enzian clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Thailand, the country where you can be born but will not be considered a Thai unless both parents are, or at least the mother? Is that correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Thailand, the country where you can be born but will not be considered a Thai unless both parents are, or at least the mother? Is that correct? That is how most countries citizenship law is interpreted. In the US we have the 14th amendment to the Constitution 「"....All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside....." 」and of course all children are afforded public school education regardless their immigration status. No big deal just at this point in 2023 all amendments no longer relevant to the times should be changed or abolished, starting with the gun nonsense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: right of all children living in Thailand to receive an education Education in Thailand depends on the quality of the school . Good schools are too expensive for most Thais , so the level of education of thai kids in rural schools leaves a lot to be desired ... Quality education for all would be a crucial factor to transform Thailand into the " high income " country they want so much ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I can't edit my post above regarding the Burmese refugee camps, but a farang monk friend of mine who knows more than I says he's sure there are a number of Thai government schools in the camps, but implying that they are not universal. There might be something about schools on The Border Consortium website but with a quick look I didn't see anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Cut some of these never ending public holidays they might stand a better chance of an education of sorts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand’s Minister of Education, has emphasised the right of all children living in Thailand to receive an education regardless of its efficacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Quote All children in Thailand should have education, regardless of nationality, says official All children in Thailand need to be indoctrinated, and the younger the better, thinks official 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 make English mandatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, klauskunkel said: All children in Thailand need to be indoctrinated, and the younger the better, thinks official knowledge is power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 44 minutes ago, malibukid said: knowledge is power the application of knowledge is power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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