Muslim Shot Dead, Teachers Hostage

[Jai Dee]

People at Ban Kujigreupa in Narathiwat pledge protection for teachers

Villagers of Ban Kujingreupa (กูจิงรือปะ) in Narathiwat’s Ra Ngae (ระแงะ) district pledge full protection for teachers.

Two teachers of Ban Kujingreupa School were kidnapped and beaten by some local villagers 2 weeks ago. One of them was seriously injured and is still in critical condition at a Songkhla hospital.

Pairat Saengthong (ไพรัช แสงทอง), director of Narathiwat Education Office Region 1, said villagers now wanted the school re-opened and promised they would help ensure safety for teachers.

The school has been closed since the two teachers were attacked. All its teachers also asked for the transfer.

Mr. Pairat said the school would be re-opened on June 5. Twelve people have applied to teach at the school, he added.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 01 June 2006

[oopapasan]

i can only hope that the female teachers were not thai buddhist.

The whole village should be exterminated.

[Jai Dee]

Royal Thai Navy Commander expresses confidence over the security measures for teachers and students in Narathiwat

Royal Thai Navy Commander Sathiraphan Keyanond (สถิรพันธ์ เกยานนท์) is confident with the security measures for teachers and students in Narathiwat (นราธิวาส) Province during the resumption of schools on the 5th of June.

Admiral Sathiraphan spoke about the safety measures during the opening of new school semesters on the 5th of June. He said the marine officials in the areas have already prepared security plans and measures.

He added that the situation in the areas is not worrying, and there is no need to give additional instructions.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 June 2006