Recent research from the University of Thailand Chamber of Commerce shows that school uniforms and supplies have become more expensive.
In the news today, another brawl was seen with students from rival engineering schools in Thailand. Young people boarding the bus and smashing into a group from another school that had already taken their seats. It is a recurring ritual, almost a tradition it seems. Where does all this aggression come from?
Girls with short hair
I had already noticed that many, but not all, girls have a uniform hairstyle until the end of the “High School”. Only one model, briefly. I also heard that teachers intervene with scissors if they think the hair is too long. No parent rushing to school to get a story, with or without a baseball bat in hand.
In the formerly touristic north, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, poverty is increasing rapidly now that tourists no longer come, many families depend on this tourism industry, but also suppliers such as farmers, parasol makers, elephant parks, scooter rental companies, etc. Many self-employed people have now become financial buffers and there is no future.
The number of students living in extreme poverty is rising
Recent research among Thai students shows that, as a result of the corona pandemic, the number of students with financial problems has risen to more than 2021 million in 1,2. According to the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) study, the number of students classified as “extremely poor” has risen from 994.428 in the first semester of 2020 to 1,24 million today. This means that 1 in 5 students now falls into that category.
Thailand's education minister won't budge on requiring students to wear casual clothes
Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan vowed on Tuesday not to bow to pressure from the “Bad Students” group who want to get rid of compulsory school uniforms and wear casual clothes.
The Ministry of Education has changed the regulations on students' haircuts and dress after continued protests from students, who see the imposed rules as a violation of their human rights.
The Thai education authorities have drawn up new rules about the hairstyle of schoolchildren. From now on, both boys and girls will be allowed to wear their hair long or short, although it must remain “fitting” and look good.
More than two million students are at risk of dropping out of school because of family poverty. To help the family, they quit their studies and start working.
Students have access to “Biergardens” who violate the law
A survey of high school students has shown that they have access to the so-called 'Beergardens' where alcohol is served, according to the head of the Office of the Alcohol Control Committee, these beergardens are therefore against the law.