snoop1130 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobthegimp Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2023 Clear as mud that was. Is a card stunt some sort of a hazing ritual ? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2023 I once played Solitare with Tarot cards. 5 people died. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris Daley Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2023 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. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2023 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, 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy2 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) To many Stunts in Thailand. Edited November 15, 2023 by rocketboy2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 13 hours ago, rocketboy2 said: To many Stunts in Thailand. Cupid Stunts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2023 13 hours ago, rocketboy2 said: To many Stunts in Thailand. So close... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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