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  • Thailand NewsPattaya parents outraged after teacher attacks 12 year old boy

    Pattaya parents outraged after teacher attacks 12 year old boy

    Pattaya City is in uproar as furious parents of a 12 year old boy from Pattaya City School 2 claim their son was assaulted by his physical education (PE) teacher in a brutal attack that has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. According to the boy’s parents, the teacher allegedly kicked their son, choked him, and threatened to “smack…

  • Road deathsTeacher crashes into parked vehicles in Buriram multiple times

    Teacher crashes into parked vehicles in Buriram multiple times

    A shocking incident captured on CCTV shows a teacher driving recklessly and crashing into parked vehicles multiple times. The incident happened in Kan Dong District, Buriram Province, involving Peach, a 27 year old assistant teacher at a local school. Peach drove a blue pickup truck and crashed into three motorcycles parked in front of a restaurant, followed by a collision…

  • Thailand NewsFilipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds

    Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds

    A Filipina teacher at a school in Bangkok allegedly slapped a six year old schoolboy’s ear until it bled because he could not answer her questions in class. The victim’s mother, 50 year old A, reached out to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the 33 year old Filipina teacher, whose name remains undisclosed, attempted to settle the physical…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok teacher arrested for meth distribution from luxury condo

    Bangkok teacher arrested for meth distribution from luxury condo

    Police in Bangkok arrested a former secondary school teacher, at a luxury condominium on Pattanakarn Road in Suan Luang district, for allegedly distributing methamphetamine. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 20, after a detailed investigation revealed the former teacher’s involvement in drug trafficking from his condo. Officers from the Special Investigations Division and the Crime Analysis and Special Tools Division of…

  • Thailand NewsGovernment school teacher goes on a car crash rampage

    Government school teacher goes on a car crash rampage

    A teacher driving a pickup truck caused a multi-car accident involving four vehicles yesterday and attempted to flee the scene. A determined female driver pursued the runaway truck. Police eventually apprehended the suspect and conducted an alcohol test. Police Lieutenant Kampa Phanpheng of Mueang Amnat Charoen Police Station reported that around 5.30pm, a pickup truck was involved in a hit-and-run…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok piano teacher arrested for child assault crimes

    Bangkok piano teacher arrested for child assault crimes

    A piano teacher in Bangkok’s Watthana district has been arrested for allegedly indecently assaulting a 10 year old girl at his music school in the Phra Khanong Nua area. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) detained Veeranan Lerdpanyaroj, 43, known as Khru Ju, at his music school, 77 Musical, located on Soi Sukhumvit 77. An MPB chief investigator, Police…

  • EducationTypes of learning styles

    Types of learning styles

    Understanding different learning styles is important for creating an optimal educational and professional environment. Recognising if someone or oneself is a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or reading/writing learner allows you to adjust your teaching approaches for better understanding and retention. This article delves into these major learning styles as well as others, emphasising the significance of adjusting to varied preferences to…

  • Crime NewsEx-teacher in Bangkok held for assaulting student

    Ex-teacher in Bangkok held for assaulting student

    A former primary school teacher has been arrested in Bangkok for sexually assaulting a 13 year old student inside his car, despite the presence of the victim’s younger sister. The 44 year old man was apprehended by police while selling fried meatballs on a street in the capital, following an investigation into the incident on March 22. Somkiat, a former…

  • Thailand NewsBritish man arrested in Chiang Mai for abusing teen student

    British man arrested in Chiang Mai for abusing teen student

    A British man, posing as an English teacher in Phuket for two years, has been arrested for sexually abusing a 16 year old foreign student twice at a private residence. The incidents, which took place on December 9, 2014, and April 2, 2015, came to light following an investigation by the school after the student’s guardians reported the matter. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai rural school fights educational inequality with single teacher for 19 students

    Thai rural school fights educational inequality with single teacher for 19 students

    A rural school overseen by the Primary Education Office of Nakhon Phanom in Nong Yat subdistrict has only 19 students with one single teacher looking after the class. Thanyalak Deechan, the only teacher at the Dong Choke Ratsadon-uthit school, revealed to Thai PBS that the establishment caters to 19 students ranging from kindergarten to primary 6. To compound the challenge, the…

  • Thailand NewsUpdate: British teacher arrested for sexual assault in Thailand

    Update: British teacher arrested for sexual assault in Thailand

    More details have emerged on the international school teacher in Thailand who sexually abused four young students aged seven to eight. David Brown, a 49 year old teacher from Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, stands accused of luring children into his office during dinner breaks for purported extra English lessons. The horrifying revelations claim that Brown engaged in sex acts with…

  • Thailand NewsThai ministries to patrol schools post operational hours following assault

    Thai ministries to patrol schools post operational hours following assault

    The aftermath of a shocking assault on a school teacher in Chiang Rai last week has instigated the Education Ministry to collaborate with the Interior Ministry and Royal Thai Police (RTP). The objective is to ensure local law enforcement officers patrol schools after operational hours. A 38 year old man was responsible for the severe injuries inflicted on a female…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s 200,000 baht luxury watch gift for child’s teacher sparks online debate

    Thai man’s 200,000 baht luxury watch gift for child’s teacher sparks online debate

    A woman’s post on Pantip, an online Thai community, ignited a fiery debate after she expressed concerns about her partner buying a luxury watch worth over 200,000 baht (US$5,633) for their child’s attractive teacher. However, the post was met with stark criticism as some netizens urged her to face the truth, hinting at a hidden reality. The woman, in her…

  • Thailand NewsThai initiative Kru Care Jai launched to tackle teen mental health issues

    Thai initiative Kru Care Jai launched to tackle teen mental health issues

    An initiative to address the increasing mental health issues among Thai adolescents has been launched under the name of Kru Care Jai. This programme, initiated by the Public Health Ministry, seeks to provide training to teachers to enhance their abilities in curbing mental health problems in students. The launch comes as data suggests that Thai youth are increasingly vulnerable to…

  • Thailand NewsThai education: Foundations and milestones under King Rama V’s Reign

    Thai education: Foundations and milestones under King Rama V’s Reign

    This Teacher’s Day, let’s journey back in time to delve into the establishment of the first Thai schools, both royal and public, dating back to the reign of King Rama V. These institutions have survived to this day, marking a significant milestone in the country’s education history. King Rama V, after ascending the throne in 1868, observed the importance of…

  • World NewsTeacher turned temptress: Former English teacher claims husband encouraged racy photos online

    Teacher turned temptress: Former English teacher claims husband encouraged racy photos online

    A former English teacher has been ousted from St Clair High School in Missouri, US, for selling explicit content. Brianna Coppage, now thriving in the adult content arena, recently bared all on the Fresh and Fit, After Hours podcast, where she delved into her transformation from the classroom to the boudoir. The bombshell dropped as a response to a discussion…

  • Thailand NewsHeroic Thai teacher thwarts armed intruder: Calls for improved school safety measures in Thailand

    Heroic Thai teacher thwarts armed intruder: Calls for improved school safety measures in Thailand

    A heroic teacher, who defended students and faculty from an armed intruder, has drawn praise from the government. Thawatchai Duangtham, a teaching assistant at Ban Nam Phu Hin Lat School in Chaiyaphum in northeast Thailand, bravely fought off an armed intruder, sustaining injuries to his hand and arm in the process. Deputy government spokesperson, Kaenika Unjit, commended his courage and…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)

    Phuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)

    A mathematics teacher in Phuket, known as Beer, narrowly escaped a scam after receiving a suspicious phone call from a call centre gang just moments after a transfer of 1.5 million baht into his account. The swift movement of the fraudsters, who seemed to have precise intel about the transaction, left netizens stunned. This Phuket scam incident was shared today…

  • China NewsAccidental broadcast: Teacher shares sweet chat with girlfriend in class

    Accidental broadcast: Teacher shares sweet chat with girlfriend in class

    A young teacher unintentionally turned red-faced when he inadvertently broadcast a sweet conversation with his girlfriend to his classroom. The accidental broadcast left the students in stitches, transforming a routine day into a memorable one. The evolution of technology has brought about significant changes in the educational sector. Gone are the days of white chalk on blackboards, replaced by multimedia…

  • Thailand NewsRoi Et: Thai teacher under investigation for assaulting toddler with metal tray

    Roi Et: Thai teacher under investigation for assaulting toddler with metal tray

    A teacher in Selaphum district, Roi Et province, is under investigation after being accused of assaulting a two year old boy with a metal food tray, leaving the child with multiple bruises. The incident came to light when the Facebook page Pen Neung posted images of the child’s injuries and the metal tray. The boy’s father reported the assault to…

  • China NewsTeacher suicide in China prompts investigation into school pressures

    Teacher suicide in China prompts investigation into school pressures

    A tragic suicide incident involving a 23 year old primary school teacher in China has caught the attention of many. The young woman, known as Lu, jumped from a six-story building ending her life, leaving behind a heart-wrenching note found by her sister on her mobile phone. The school is currently under scrutiny for denying access to the security camera…

  • World NewsChinese school call parents over suspected age-gap romance, turns out man is student’s father

    Chinese school call parents over suspected age-gap romance, turns out man is student’s father

    A handsome young man waiting outside a school to pick up a female student sparked worries of an age-gap romance, leading the school to summon the girl’s parents. The twist came when the parents arrived. The handsome young man, aged over 40, was, in fact, the girl’s father. According to Phunuphapluat, the story unfolded in China when the man stood…

  • Thailand NewsTV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy sued by Kasetsart University professor for online defamation

    TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy sued by Kasetsart University professor for online defamation

    Renowned TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy has been accused of defamation by esteemed university professor Weerachai Phutthawong. The case, which came to light yesterday, centres around persistent online mockery and accusations of mafia-like behaviour. Weerachai, a faculty member of the Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Kasetsart University, is determined to clear his name in court. The…

  • Thailand NewsUnited voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister

    United voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister

    Thailand’s National Association of Secondary School Administrators, along with the National Parents and Teachers Association and the Basic Education Committee of Thailand, released a joint statement outlining six desired traits for the country’s next Minister of Education and its deputy. The groups stressed that the roles require individuals with solid educational experience, capable of addressing the current challenges faced by…

  • Thailand NewsTeacher: No sympathy for student with broken leg forced to climb stairs for exam

    Teacher: No sympathy for student with broken leg forced to climb stairs for exam

    A student with a broken leg was forced by a teacher to climb stairs and attend an exam, despite the physical difficulty. The student expressed disappointment over the lack of empathy and understanding from the teacher, leading to an outpouring of sympathy from the online community but also concerns over potential legal consequences. The exchange was brought to light via…

  • Crime NewsFraudster posing as Mirror Foundation officer to solicit funds arrested in Rayong

    Fraudster posing as Mirror Foundation officer to solicit funds arrested in Rayong

    In a significant development, police apprehended a woman known as “the quack teacher.” The suspect falsely claimed to be an officer of the Mirror Foundation, a social development foundation. The woman claimed to be capable of enrolment into voluntary teaching services across the schools in the northeast of Thailand. She swindled schools into raising funds for construction and solicited money…

  • Crime NewsExemplary Thai teacher arrested for fraud, duping victims with fake accommodation offers

    Exemplary Thai teacher arrested for fraud, duping victims with fake accommodation offers

    In an intriguing turn of events, a former eminent Thai language teacher from a reputable school in Bangkok, who was a No.1 honour graduate from a prestigious university and recipient of the ‘Exemplary Thai Language Teacher of the Year’ award in 2017, has been accused of deceptively renting accommodation. It transpires that the fraudulent accommodation offerings were purportedly for big…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher’s social media post divides opinion: Humour or grossly inappropriate?

    Thai teacher’s social media post divides opinion: Humour or grossly inappropriate?

    The social media community is reeling following the discovery of a Thai schoolteacher who posted a photo of a kindergarten student with a teasing caption stating… “Why was my soulmate born so late?” After the post was shared yesterday, the incident sparked a significant online response and raised eyebrows about the type of people allowed to teach. The now-viral photo…

  • Crime NewsThai father unveils child abuse by nursery teacher over car damage incident

    Thai father unveils child abuse by nursery teacher over car damage incident

    A 38 year old father of a five year old boy reported that his son was physically abused by a female nursery teacher in Pa Phayom district, Phatthalung province, sothern Thailand. The father discovered red and purple bruises on his son’s back during bath time, which his son affirmed, were inflicted by a teacher at the school. Stating the sequence…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok community demands expulsion of disrespectful teacher

    Bangkok community demands expulsion of disrespectful teacher

    Tensions erupted in a close-knit neighbourhood located in Wat Suttharam school surrounding Bangkok yesterday as residents sought to oust a school teacher and his wife accused of disrespectful and aggressive behaviour. The resentment harboured towards the teacher by the community, which comprises over 200 residents, reached a fever pitch following his controversial behaviour on social media, wherein he insulted and…