Put on hold any attempt to punish school students who display the three-finger salute or white ribbons ostensibly to show solidarity with the pro-democracy rallies. Instead of teaching students to be able to think for themselves, many teachers are stuck in past methods of rote-learning where teachers hold supreme positions of authority. That is one reason why we should not be surprised that young school students have stepped up to the forefront of the political conflict and showed solidarity with protesters. Students expressing their political standpoint in schools may be an unprecedented phenomenon, but it's nothing to be feared. Young students must be protected from all forms of violence and intimidation as they exercise their right to freedom of expression through peaceful means.

Source: Bangkok Post August 18, 2020 23:26 UTC