And yet, every new term, the hazing rituals at some universities get out of control. Despite growing calls from student bodies and activists to stop out-of-line initiation activities, every year students report being teased, humiliated, abused and hurt, some even killed. In many universities, freshmen have no choice but to join the ceremony, to be accepted as members of their institutes. Nattharika PornkhuntodFaculty of Technology, Mahasarakham University Nattharika considers university initiation ceremonies a tradition. Asked about violent hazing rituals that cause humiliation, serious injury or death, Satthathan replied: "Those are not hazing.

Source: Bangkok Post July 24, 2017 00:00 UTC