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Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site
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60 day Visa Exemption questions
You already have correct answer posted. Might add that some people opt to buy onward ticket from rent a ticket. One example Google "onwardticket.com" You buy these tickets day prior to departure flight Explained in this link. https://www.thedigitalnomad.asia/innovation/tools-and-services/onward-ticket/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 June 2025
Six Private School Staff Suspended After Beating 16-Year-Old Student in Ayutthaya Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Six employees of a prominent private school in Ayutthaya have been suspended following a shocking assault on a 16-year-old vocational student outside the school grounds on the morning of 17 June. The incident, caught on video and widely circulated online, has sparked national outrage and prompted swift legal and disciplinary actions. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363976-six-private-school-staff-suspended-after-beating-16-year-old-student-in-ayutthaya/ -
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Crime Six Private School Staff Suspended After Beating 16-Year-Old Student in Ayutthaya
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Six employees of a prominent private school in Ayutthaya have been suspended following a shocking assault on a 16-year-old vocational student outside the school grounds on the morning of 17 June. The incident, caught on video and widely circulated online, has sparked national outrage and prompted swift legal and disciplinary actions. The video shows a group of six men in blue safari-style shirts and ID lanyards, believed to be school administrative staff, kicking and stomping on the teenager, who was seated on the ground in his vocational college uniform. Bystanders eventually intervened to stop the attack. The boy’s mother, Ms A (45), filed a formal complaint with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police, stating that her son, referred to as Mr B, had called her in distress just before the assault, claiming he was being attacked. When she arrived at the scene, she found her son with visible injuries including a bleeding lip, bruises behind his left ear, and abrasions on his arm. He was later taken to hospital for treatment and remains under medical observation due to persistent headaches. Ms A condemned the violence, saying: “Even if my son had done something wrong, this level of violence is unacceptable. I will pursue justice.” According to Mr B’s account, he had parked his motorbike near the school to help a friend refuel when one of the men, a school employee, confronted him and told him to move the bike. The confrontation escalated when the man allegedly accused the boy of “staring defiantly” before returning with others to carry out the assault. In a statement released on its official social media channels, the school confirmed that the individuals involved were support staff and not teaching personnel. It stressed that the incident occurred outside school property and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward violence. The school’s director visited the injured student and his mother to express regret over the incident. The director stated that the school had suspended all six individuals seen in the video and launched an internal disciplinary investigation. Should they be found guilty, the school pledged to impose the highest disciplinary penalty, including possible dismissal. “The school does not condone violence under any circumstances,” the statement read. “We are committed to cooperating fully with authorities and providing support to the injured student.” All six staff members involved have now reported to police and formally acknowledged the charge of “jointly causing bodily harm.” When approached by the press, they declined to comment, saying only, “We accept responsibility for what happened.” As the investigation continues, public attention remains fixed on the case, with many calling for stricter oversight of private educational institutions and better protections for students. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-18 -
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Degrees, Gowns… and a Box of Eggs!
We've quite a few well-educated Thais in my area — people who have studied at respected Thai universities and even abroad. You’d think this kind of background would lead to ambitious careers. But their current lifestyles tell a very different story. Here are just a few examples: 1. A woman educated in the U.S. speaks excellent English and now runs a basic noodle shop. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s a far cry from the career she was once headed for. Fortunately, she has land and property inherited from her mother to keep things ticking over. 2. A local man proudly displays his university degree and old campus photos on the wall of his hardware shop. These days, he spends his time selling light bulbs, plugs, and screws. Not exactly what you'd expect from someone with higher education, but it pays the bills. 3. Two brothers, both university graduates — again, full photo shoots of their graduation days proudly framed — now spend their time working (sporadically) in their parents’ village shop selling fresh eggs. When they’re not glued to the computer gaming, that is. There seems to be a strange mix of pride in having attended university, but not necessarily in what you do with the education. The degree and graduation photos serve more as a badge of status than for any productive purpose. They have options. But many don’t seem interested in pursuing anything beyond the family business, some gaming time, and the hope of eventual inheritance. This isn’t a dig at villagers — it’s a reflection on the difference between potential and actual ambition. Many foreigners seem to think Thai graduates all head off to high-flying jobs in Bangkok. They need to spend a week in the provinces. Degrees here often lead straight back to the village, not because of failure, but because of comfort, face-saving, and the absence of pressure to do more. I’ve come to realise that for many Thai families, university is less about preparing someone for real-world challenges and more about prestige. It’s something you do to "save face" — for the family name, for social status, for the graduation day photo. That image of the child in a gown next to their proud parents matters more than what comes after. Unfortunately, once the ceremony is over, a lot of graduates return to the same quiet pace of village life. The degree gets framed and hung next to the family Buddha image, and life goes on much as it did before — only now with a bit more pride and a little less urgency to improve. And to be fair, some of it isn’t laziness — it’s the result of an education system that often discourages independent thought, critical thinking, or entrepreneurship. You follow rules, memorise answers, and keep your head down. Then you graduate, and you're not trained to do anything, not in a practical or competitive sense. That system produces polite, well-mannered graduates — but not necessarily dynamic ones. Contrast this with what you see in Vietnam or the Philippines. There, university isn’t just a ceremony — it’s a stepping stone to something more. Young people hustle. They teach overseas, apply for foreign jobs, start small businesses, freelance online, and push forward. They know that no one's going to hand them land or a shop. They either make something of their degree, or they don’t eat. There’s drive, hunger, and risk-taking. In Thailand, especially in the provinces, comfort wins. If your parents already own land, you’ve a place to live, and you’ve enough money to eat and buy a Hilux, then why push yourself? I’m just sharing what I see — no malice. However, we should stop pretending that every degree holder in Thailand aspires to corporate greatness in Bangkok. A lot of them are right back in the village, living quietly — with a diploma on the wall, a phone in hand, and not much intention of doing more. Anyone else seeing the same?
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