Photo by Arnun ChonmahatrakoolAcademics have said that schools need to prepare for a second wave of Covid-19 infections if they are to avoid further disruptions to the education of their students. "The pandemic denied many children, particularly those in rural areas, learning and self-development opportunities," Dilaka Lathapipat, Human Development Economist for the Education Unit of the World Bank based in Bangkok, said. He suggested education-related units must urgently address this problem while getting ready to deal with a possible second wave of Covid-19 infections more efficiently. The economist was one of the speakers during Friday's "My School and Covid-19" online discussion arranged by the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation, the Ministry of Education and education organisations. Students were also bullied at school more than other students in OECD countries.
