A school in Surin province has faced criticism for inviting a controversial figure with a history of mental health issues and social threats to teach morality to over 900 students participating in a camp.

 

Netizens and students alike have expressed concern over the school’s decision, questioning the background checks conducted on the individual.

 

The incident came to light after the Surin Youth for Democracy group posted about it on social media, revealing that the school had organised a “Buddhist Virtue Camp” for 7th-grade and 10th-grade students. The camp aimed to develop desirable qualities in students through various activities.

However, concerns were raised about the school’s choice of speaker, known as ‘K Roi Lan.’ The post claimed that K Roi Lan had a history of mental health issues, posing a potential danger to society, reported Khaosod.

 

After the post went viral, several individuals commented on the situation, including students who had experienced the camp firsthand. 

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Top Picture courtesy of เยาวชนสุรินทร์เพื่อประชาธิปไตย - Surin youth for Democracy Facebook

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

‘K Roi Lan.’

A monk named K One Hundred Million? Mentoring kids? I wonder does he do lottery numbers? 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The incident came to light after the Surin Youth for Democracy group posted about it on social media, revealing that the school had organised a “Buddhist Virtue Camp” for 7th-grade and 10th-grade students. The camp aimed to develop desirable qualities

Considering what monks get up to... I would question the decision too.

showing how little care and oversight go into the process

Wasn´t that the guy who let a load of snakes out on the road in the middle of the city now turned monk? Perfect example for the kids. ????

Sounds like the teachers needed to attend the camp, and try very hard to attain some virtue. 

 

Teachers here seem to be so over rated. 

Rather him that a drag show and giving masturbation as home work!