Thailand Boosts Islamic School Teachers’ Pay to Foster Peace in Deep South

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a move towards enhancing peace-building in Thailand's Deep South, the Cabinet has approved a substantial 721 million baht to increase the salaries of Islamic school teachers. This effort targets educators in the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Satun, and certain districts in Songkhla.

 

Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak announced the funding on April 1, highlighting that the salary boosts will affect teachers across various educational settings, including Tadika (kindergarten), pondok (boarding), and both public and private Islamic schools.

 

Tadika teachers, who instruct young children in moral teachings, will see monthly salary increases of 3,000 to 3,500 baht. Pondok school educators will receive an uplift between 2,000 to 4,000 baht. Government school teachers' pay will now range from 30,000 to 35,000 baht, reflecting their qualifications and experience, while private school educators, responsible for national and Islamic curriculums, will benefit from a boost of 2,000 to 3,500 baht per month. Teachers at non-system Islamic private schools are set for raises of 1,000 to 3,000 baht.

 

 

 

This initiative is a part of broader efforts to resolve ongoing peace and development challenges in the region. With better compensation, the government aims to enhance educational quality and reinforce the area's stability.

 

The funding is set to be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year, starting in October, marking a pivotal stride in uplifting educational standards and fostering trust in the government's commitment to regional improvement.

 

By prioritising educators’ welfare, Thailand signals its dedication to nurturing the future of its southern communities, supporting teachers in their vital role in shaping the next generation. This salary increase stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to the region's development and peace efforts, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-02

 

 

[Zaphod Priest]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Tadika teachers, who instruct young children in moral teachings

 

In other words, they teach the morality of Islam, of jihad and of Mohammed, the vile, mass murdering rapist.  Precisely how is rewarding teachers for doing this going to lead to peace? Surely it would be far better to sack the lot of them and replace them with secular educators.

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a move towards enhancing peace-building in Thailand's Deep South, the Cabinet has approved a substantial 721 million baht to increase the salaries of Islamic school teachers. This effort targets educators in the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Satun, and certain districts in Songkhla.

 

Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak announced the funding on April 1, highlighting that the salary boosts will affect teachers across various educational settings, including Tadika (kindergarten), pondok (boarding), and both public and private Islamic schools.

 

Tadika teachers, who instruct young children in moral teachings, will see monthly salary increases of 3,000 to 3,500 baht. Pondok school educators will receive an uplift between 2,000 to 4,000 baht. Government school teachers' pay will now range from 30,000 to 35,000 baht, reflecting their qualifications and experience, while private school educators, responsible for national and Islamic curriculums, will benefit from a boost of 2,000 to 3,500 baht per month. Teachers at non-system Islamic private schools are set for raises of 1,000 to 3,000 baht.

 

 

 

This initiative is a part of broader efforts to resolve ongoing peace and development challenges in the region. With better compensation, the government aims to enhance educational quality and reinforce the area's stability.

 

The funding is set to be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year, starting in October, marking a pivotal stride in uplifting educational standards and fostering trust in the government's commitment to regional improvement.

 

By prioritising educators’ welfare, Thailand signals its dedication to nurturing the future of its southern communities, supporting teachers in their vital role in shaping the next generation. This salary increase stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to the region's development and peace efforts, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-02

 

 

Hopefully the next step for equality 🙏

[BangkokReady]

2 hours ago, Zaphod Priest said:

In other words, they teach the morality of Islam, of jihad and of Mohammed, the vile, mass murdering rapist.  Precisely how is rewarding teachers for doing this going to lead to peace? Surely it would be far better to sack the lot of them and replace them with secular educators.

 

This seems to be what they are aiming for:

 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

By prioritising educators’ welfare, Thailand signals its dedication to nurturing the future of its southern communities, supporting teachers in their vital role in shaping the next generation. This salary increase stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to the region's development and peace efforts, reported The Thaiger.

 

Improve the area to improve stability.  Presumably also to win hearts and minds.

[robz]

Recep Tayyip Erdogan said:

 

"The mosques are our barracks, the minarets our bayonets, the domes our helmets and the believers our soldiers."

 

 

 

[hughrection]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Hopefully the next step for equality 🙏

Bearing in mind that the average Thai teacher not working in the south gets around 16K per month. Is that equality?

[newbee2022]

5 minutes ago, hughrection said:

Bearing in mind that the average Thai teacher not working in the south gets around 16K per month. Is that equality?

Fairy tales today? The average salary? Maybe directly after university 1. Day.😂

[Regyai]

1400 years of Islamic violence, would that the world of antiquity only knew that all it took was a few coins to the teachers

[Chico1054]

How some politician leaders could be so naive, follow their friends from left side in Europe...? They love their suicide impact !

[loong]

I didn't expect to see people being rewarded for being Muslim in Thailand!