Online reporters Parents are once again turning to pawnshops to raise money for children's school uniforms, textbooks and other necessities ahead of the new academic year, which begins on Monday. For students the new school year brings the excitement of new classes and new things to learn. For parents, it means extra expense – new uniforms, textbooks, other school gear and payments. Pawnshops outside the capital run by local governments under the Interior Ministry are offering an even cheaper rate of 0.25%. CHUDATE SEEHAWONGClick "play" to listen to New school term: Parents head to pawn shops and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post May 12, 2017 00:33 UTC