Outrage as Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student Over Marshmall

Outrage as Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student Over Marshmallows
A 23‑year‑old teacher in Lampang is under fire after allegedly assaulting a seven‑year‑old boy for eating the teacher’s marshmallow snack. Thaiger The child reportedly consumed the snack due to lack of money, prompting the teacher to strike him with a metal ruler and slap him. Thaiger Local leaders visited the boy’s home in Mae Moh district and documented facial and neck bruises consistent with blunt force trauma. Thaiger The teacher and his mother attempted to apologize and offered compensation, but left hurriedly when media arrived; the boy’s mother refused the pardon, demanding legal consequences and transfer. Thaiger The school’s board and local officials have been pressured to take action. Community outrage is high, with many accusing the teacher of abusing authority and calling for stricter oversight in classrooms. Thaiger+1 In a similar case in Lop Buri, a teacher assaulted two students, one suffering broken ribs, pointing to a broader issue of teacher misconduct in Thai schools. Thaiger