Rattakorn Kidkarn, president of the Assembly of Faculty Senate Chairs of Thailand which represents about 1,000 university lecturers, called the situation "an emergency". In September, Chomchai Lertarmornrat was among 20 state university lecturers who submitted complaints to the National Anti-Corruption Commission to voice grievances about their mistreatment. LEGAL BATTLESThe Coordinating Centre for Public Higher Education Staff has provided advice and assistance for around 50 higher education staff who have been mistreated. In 2002, he circulated a letter accusing seven faculty members from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy of misconduct. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDstand up to corruption: University lecturers meet with the anti-corruption subcommittee.

Source: Bangkok Post November 20, 2016 00:19 UTC