Pol Lt Kitti Srisophon, 57, a member of the school’s education committee, said he was an alumnus of Wat Hong School and a native of the community. (Photo by Sitthipoj Kebui)Janya Phetphong, 61, fondly called “Khru Ed’’, said she had taught at Wat Hong School for 31 years, until her retirement. The money comes from local residents, leaders and education committee members, who donate to the school’s education fund for hiring volunteer teachers. They also called on authorities to help Wat Hong School, and other rural schools in a similar position. Wat Hong School in Phichit province has only one permanent teacher.

Source: Bangkok Post September 05, 2018 11:01 UTC