Unrest brews over forced card stunts at Thai school football match

[snoop1130]

 

A traditional, unity-building football competition has sparked a social media outcry, with the hashtag #EndForcedCardStunts trending.

 

The controversy started during the 30th Jaturamitr Samakee (Unity) Football Match held at the National Stadium in Pathum Wan district between four all-boys schools, namely: Suankularb Wittayalai School, Bangkok Christian College, Assumption College, and Debsirin School, from November 11 to 18.

 

The biennial competition, aimed at fostering unity among the students of the four schools, also features a highlight event known as card stunt which has consistently drawn public attention. Despite the camaraderie and spectacle it presents, the event has been criticised for its harsh conditions, including the requirement for students to endure the heat and sacrifice their personal time.

 

The first call-out came from Debsirin School. On the opening day of the traditional football event (November 11), reporters from various news agencies reported that a group of alumni from Debsirin School and youth activists were demanding the abolishment of forced student participation in card stunts for the event.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-15

 

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[Bobthegimp]

Clear as mud that was. 

Is a card stunt some sort of a hazing ritual ? 

[VocalNeal]

I once played Solitare with Tarot cards. 5 people died.

[Chris Daley]

Translation:  The students are forced to hold a piece of paper up (to make the image).  The heat is excruciating.

 

Usually all classes are cancelled for the entire day.

 

It's not just football.  Sometimes for a retirement party ceremony.

[sirineou]

24 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:

Clear as mud that was. 

Is a card stunt some sort of a hazing ritual ? 

I read it a couple of times , still not a clue, 

[mrwebb8825]

They've listed the 4 main "Dumping Grounds" for the Thai Elite (a.k.a. spoiled little rich brats). These "kids" would rather be out getting high and drunk and fighting, not being forced into showing school support or spirit.

Never saw "news agencies" covering our sports days event out in Nakon Nowhere.

[rocketboy2]

To many Stunts in Thailand. 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2023 by rocketboy2

[mikebell]

13 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

To many Stunts in Thailand. 

 

 

Cupid Stunts?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

To many Stunts in Thailand. 

 

 

So close... 

[bamnutsak]

Cheering practice was always an impediment to teaching/learning schedules, certainly at BCC and AC.

 

There's a reason why they only do this every two years.