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- Phuket News
Phuket teacher investigated for alleged molestation of students
A teacher from an elementary school in Phuket is currently under investigation following allegations of molestation made by the parents of two young students. These serious claims have prompted police to look into the matter, raising concerns about the safety of children at the institution. Deputy Chief of Investigations at Phuket City Police Station, Pawiinuch Kongsut, shared details of the…
- Thailand News
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 deaths
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 News
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 News
Teacher’s mysterious fall from Bangkok condo raises questions
A recently appointed teacher fell to his death from a condo under mysterious circumstances, just before he was due to report for duty, raising suspicions among his family. The incident occurred on June 30, and police are now investigating. On June 30, a newly appointed teacher, Nat, fell to his death from a high-rise condo in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, under…
- Thailand News
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 News
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…
- Education
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…
- Thailand News
Thai community in shock as teacher faces molestation allegations
Shock reverberated throughout a local community as allegations surfaced against a schoolteacher accused of attempting to molest a 10 year old student in her own home, not once but twice. The child’s grandmother caught the perpetrator in the act, leading to a confession and subsequent police report. However, the case shows no progress, raising concerns about justice being served. In…
- Thailand News
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 News
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 News
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 News
Vietnamese mum sparks online debate over child’s mathematics test
A Vietnamese mother sparked a debate online after she questioned the marking of her child’s primary school mathematics test. Her child had answered 5 + 0 = 5 and 6 + 0 = 6, both of which she believed to be correct. However, to her surprise, they were marked as incorrect by the teacher. The mother shared her concerns and…
- Thailand News
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 News
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 News
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…
- China News
Chinese teacher’s night-time rehearsal stirs admiration
A teacher’s sincerity and dedication have sparked intrigue and admiration amongst netizens after a video of her lecturing in an empty classroom in the middle of the night went viral. This incident, captured widespread attention on social media, as a woman teacher in Hebei Province, China, passionately delivering a lecture in a classroom late at night, despite there being not…
- Thailand News
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 News
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 News
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…
- China News
Handsome teacher sparks classroom shuffle in China
Despite the common understanding that students attend school to acquire knowledge, teachers can also play an integral role in making learning more enjoyable. A teacher’s vibrant personality can be an asset in winning over students. However, an excessively handsome teacher can sometimes create issues for themselves. Take, for instance, the recent situation involving a young male teacher from Guangdong province,…
- China News
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 News
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 News
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…
- World News
Indian teacher who forced student to slap classmate spurs controversy
A heated controversy has erupted in the online world following a viral video that shows a female teacher forcing a seven-year-old student to slap his classmate, allegedly for writing multiplication tables incorrectly. Investigations into the incident are currently underway by Indian police. The incident has led to the closure of the private school where the incident took place. According to…
- Thailand News
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 News
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 News
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…
- Crime News
Pattalung school teacher investigated for alleged child abuse
A female teacher is under investigation for alleged child abuse at a school in Pattalung‘s Pa Phayom district. The investigations follow reports that the teacher hit the back of a five year old boy, leaving visible bruises, after he accidentally scratched her car. The incident came to light when the boy’s parents lodged a formal complaint at the local police…
- Crime News
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…
