Enlist qualified school teachers
Enlist qualified school teachersIf Thai children are to receive the very best learning experience, the authorities must revamp child protection policies in the education system and ensure that all school faculty staff members are qualified to work with young students. In some of the videos, she is seen pushing a girl to the floor and pulling her hair in the presence of other members of the school's faculty. There have also been claims that many of the teachers the school employs are unqualified and uncertified. The council is also preparing to file complaints against four kindergarten teachers at the school, including Ms Ornuma, a Filipino teacher and two others. The scandalous case requires more than a knee-jerk reaction from the school and the teacher's council.
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October 03, 2020 22:41 UTC
In the wake of the not so great debate
At times the chaotic debate deteriorated into a shouting match, and that did not go unnoticed by the rest of the world. In another oft-quoted parliamentary exchange, Churchill called Clement Atlee "a modest man with much to be modest about," and referred to Atlee as "a sheep in sheep's clothing". There was admittedly a bit of a fuss a few years ago when one MP called a leading politician a "toad". It must be said that the quality of debate was considerably better than that witnessed in the US during the week. Final wordOf course, politicians insulting one another has been going on since the birth of democracy.
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October 03, 2020 22:41 UTC
Thai 'safari' welcomes city visitors
Bulls are seen grazing in the forest in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park. Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park has always been popular among nature lovers, but now it's also an attractive choice for domestic visitors from city areas no longer able to travel abroad for this holidays. It was declared a national park in 1999. Walking under the dense canopy, Somnuek Klinhom, a veteran ranger at Kui Buri National Park, pointed at their footprints and dung on the muddy ground. keeping it healthy: Participants are making artificial salt licks for animals in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park to ensure that wild animals have enough mineral nutrients.
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October 03, 2020 22:30 UTC
School under scrutiny over student abuse allegations
School under scrutiny over student abuse allegationsPreparing for the future: Youngsters follow behind their teachers at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School in Nonthaburi. "Teachers who are not psychologically ready have higher chances to use violence and abuse students. According to Opec, there have been recent complaints about bullying and inappropriate punishments at 34 Sarasas schools. The mother said schools nationwide need to better screen their teaching staff, and all school classrooms should be fitted with CCTV cameras to protect children from abuse. "If the school is seen as failing to ensure a safe and nurturing atmosphere for children, it should be closed."
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October 03, 2020 22:30 UTC
Trump 'fever free', doctor says
(AFP Photo)WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is “doing well” and has been “fever free” for the last 24 hours, his doctor said on Saturday outside the hospital where his patient is being treated for Covid-19. Dr Conley said he did not want to give a “hard date” for when Mr Trump, 74, would be discharged. He will host a campaign event in Peoria, Arizona next Thursday, according to the Trump campaign. Kellyanne Conway, the president’s former chief adviser, as well as two Republican senators, have also tested positive. Dr Conley said late Friday night that Mr Trump was being treated with the antiviral drug Remdesivir.
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October 03, 2020 16:22 UTC
Bangkok Post "Making Sense" (Ep.6
Bangkok Post "Making Sense" (Ep.6 - Reinventing Pheu Thai)What will become of the main opposition Pheu Thai Party with Khunying Potjaman Na Pombejra speculated to be directing from behind the curtain? The answer rests with the new ranks of party executives.
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October 03, 2020 12:11 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Art for the soul | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo by Pattarawadee SaengmaneeRatchaprasong art shows that there is life during a pandemicTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Read the following story by Pattarawadee Saengmanee from the Bangkok Post. Running from the BTS Chidlom station to CentralWorld, pedestrians can enjoy several artworks, including Jakkee Kongkaew’s work Covid Crisis. "My work is colourful and this is my first time using a freestyle hand-drawn digital print on canvas technique. This is my way to encourage people to live their lives and provide them with inspiration to work happily," Peerapong said.
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October 03, 2020 03:56 UTC
TikTok chases monetisation possibilities
After the outbreak eased in the country, people aged 18-34 accounted for 60% of total TikTok users, up from 50% before the pandemic. "The rise was mainly from those aged 25-34, who also have strong purchasing power," Ms Kornnikar said. According to Ms Kornnikar, TikTok has marketing tool support that can bolster brand awareness and engagement and customer conversation. "Our strength lies in boosting brand awareness and engagement," Ms Kornnikar said, adding that TikTok is striving to deepen its customer engagement through conversation and consideration. Ms Kornnikar said brands still need to be cautious about sensitive local issues.
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October 02, 2020 23:26 UTC
Army will not 'meddle'
Newly appointed army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae has insisted the army will stay away from politics and reiterated his pledge to protect the monarchy. On Thursday, upon assuming the office of army chief, Gen Narongphan led a group of 232 army generals in a ceremony paying homage to the kingdom and vowed to safeguard the monarchy before the statue of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, at the Royal Army Headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue in Bangkok. Gen Narongphan previously served as assistant army chief before being promoted to the top spot during the annual military reshuffle this year, replacing Gen Apirat Kongsompong, who retired. Gen Narongphan is the second red-rim soldier to take command of the army. They also hail from a major army faction named Wongthewan (Divine Lineage), a reference to those from the King's Guard 1st Division in Bangkok, army sources said.
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October 02, 2020 23:26 UTC
Boost organic farming
Boost organic farmingThe National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) deserves praise for displaying tenacity in maintaining its ban on two toxic farm chemicals: herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos. The NHSC's latest decision on the matter early this week does not guarantee the end of both toxic chemicals. Indeed, the Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry has been quite frugal in its help to organic farming. In the last fiscal year, the ministry approved 70 billion baht to provide compensation and subsidies to farmers working in rubber and other cash crops, while the promotion of organic farming only received 1.9 billion baht. The state must create an economy that fosters organic farming and sustainable agriculture by providing subsidies to boost the prices of chemical-free farm products.
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October 02, 2020 23:26 UTC
'Nong Chompoo' case: No warrants yet
(Photo: Apichit Jinakul)Police have gathered a huge trove of evidence in the death of “Nong Chompoo”, a 3-year-old girl in Mukdahan, but say it is still not enough to make an arrest. Orawan “Nong Chompoo” Wongsricha disappeared from her home in a village in Dong Luang district, near Phu Pha Yon in Mukdahan on May 11. Chaiphol Wipha, the uncle-in-law of “Nong Chompoo”, attended Friday’s briefing on the case as he wanted police to clear lingering doubts that he was one of people suspected to have had a hand in the girl’s disappearance. Sawittree Wongsricha, the girl’s mother, had earlier raised doubts over the timeline of Mr Chaiphol’s activities on the day Nong Chompoo went missing. The stations intensively interviewed Mr Chaiphol, his wife, the parents of Nong Chompoo and relatives.
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October 02, 2020 12:11 UTC
New BTS album release date set for Nov 20
K-pop phenomenon BTS will meet with global fans with the new album <i>BE</i> due out on Nov 20, its producer Big Hit Entertainment has announced. (Yonhap via Reuters photo)The label said pre-orders began on Monday and general release is due on Nov 20, adding the highly anticipated album contains “the most ‘BTS-esque’ music yet”. "Big Hit is classified as a kind of global export firm," said Park Sung-ho, analyst at Yuanta Securities Korea. With plenty of liquidity in the market, some analysts predict gross bids from retail investors could hit 100 trillion won ($85 billion). Institutional and retail investors' subscriptions are due on Oct 5-6 and Big Hit is expected to list on the KOSPI on Oct 15.
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October 02, 2020 10:41 UTC
'I selfie, therefore I am': Instagram 10 years on
'I selfie, therefore I am': Instagram 10 years onInstagram celebrates its 10-year anniversaryPARIS - #Foodporn, #nofilter and #TBT: Little known to the general public a decade ago, Instagram has weaved its way into the daily lives of a billion people, changing the way we eat, travel and consume. On October 6, 2010 two Americans, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, launched Instagram as a social network dedicated to photo sharing. I selfie, therefore I am," said Michael Stora, psychologist and president of the French research collective Observatory of Digital Worlds in Humanities (OMNSH). Others use Instagram to choose their next vacation, and tourist offices rely heavily on content creators to promote their destinations. Instagram gives teenagers a false sense of reality and pressure for perfection "that they cannot live up to", he said.
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October 02, 2020 07:52 UTC
Friday: 6 more returnees infected; Trump has Covid | Bangkok Post: learning
Health workers collect samples from people living near the Myanmar border in Sangkhlaburi district, Kanchanaburi, for Covid-19 testing, on Friday. (Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen)New cases of coronavirus disease have been detected among returnees from India, Japan, South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates, while US President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said there were two new cases each from India and UAE, and one each from Japan and South Sudan. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for Covid-19 and would immediately quarantine and begin the "recovery process". Trump's positive test follows news that Hope Hicks, a top adviser and trusted aide, had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
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October 02, 2020 05:37 UTC
More abuse claims at Sarasas school | Bangkok Post: learning
An image from a video shows a teacher pushing a 3-year-old to the floor in the presence of other staff at the privately run Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School in Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi on Sept 23. The private school at the centre of abuse allegations was hit by more claims of maltreatment on Thursday. Parents of 39 Grade 2 students at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek, a large private school in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi, filed a further complaint with police, claiming children had been hit by a music teacher with a dustpan. Meanwhile, a group of parents at Sarasas Witaed Bangbuathong, Nonthaburi, gave staff a petition signed by 500 parents urging the principal to improve the school's childcare standards and install CCTV cameras throughout the premises. The Teachers' Council of Thailand is preparing to file complaints against four kindergarten teachers who abused students at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School.
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October 02, 2020 03:00 UTC