Thai Cabinet approves 721m baht for Islamic teachers’ salary boost
To enhance peace-building efforts in Thailand’s Deep South, the Cabinet has approved a hefty 721 million baht to boost the salaries of Islamic school teachers. The decision aims to support educators in the southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and Satun, along with specific districts in Songkhla.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak announced the funding allocation yesterday, April 1, revealing that the salary increases will directly impact teachers working in Tadika (kindergarten) and pondok (boarding) schools, as well as government and private Islamic schools.
Under the new plan, Tadika teachers, who are responsible for teaching moral codes to young children in the community, will see their monthly pay rise by 3,000 to 3,500 baht. Meanwhile, pondok school teachers will receive a salary boost ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 baht per month.
For government school teachers, salaries will range from 30,000 to 35,000 baht a month, depending on their qualifications and experience. Teachers in private schools, who instruct national and Islamic curriculums, will receive an increase of between 2,000 and 3,500 baht monthly. In contrast, those teaching in non-system Islamic private schools will get raises ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 baht.
This decision is part of an ongoing effort to address the long-standing peace and development challenges in the region. By providing teachers with better compensation, the government hopes to improve the quality of education and contribute to the overall stability of the area.
The funding will be allocated in the upcoming fiscal year, starting in October. Anukul stressed that this initiative is a significant step in strengthening educational standards and the community’s trust in the government’s commitment to the region’s development, reported Bangkok Post.
As Thailand continues to work on improving relations in the southern provinces, this salary increase signals a clear intent to prioritise the welfare of educators, who play a crucial role in shaping the future of these communities.
With this new budget, teachers in the south can expect a well-deserved pay boost, further supporting their mission of nurturing future generations.
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