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School pledges scholarships for poor Muslim students
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 12/10/2020
» Sasanupatham School, a 38-year-old private Islamic school in Prawet district of Bangkok, is committing to provide scholarships to orphaned and underprivileged Muslim youths from Thailand's restive southernmost provinces for a third consecutive year.
School under scrutiny over student abuse allegations
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/10/2020
» The abuse of kindergarten students at the Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek private school in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district is a clear wake-up call for all stakeholders to come up with better child-protection measures.
School bullying problem worsening
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/01/2020
» As many as 92% of schoolchildren in Thailand have been subjected to physical or psychological abuse by their peers, while 13% are medically depressed from bullying, a recent survey conducted by the Network of Legal Advocates for Children and Youth showed.
Election fever grips nation
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/02/2019
» A huge number of supporters of different political parties gathered Monday at the Thai-Japan Youth Centre in Din Daeng district, where the registration of MP candidates for all 30 Bangkok constituencies was taking place, to show support for their parties.
Kids caught in vicious cycle of violence
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/11/2018
» Three out of five children aged 1-14 years in Thailand have experienced some form of emotional violence and over half have been subjected to physical punishment, while 4% have endured severe disciplinary maltreatment by family members, according to the latest research by the World Vision Foundation of Thailand (WVFT).
Shocked into action
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/08/2018
» The death of Jaruwit Janthet, a 17-year-old student who committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of his school building in Si Sa Ket on Aug 10, has sparked concern over bullying in schools and the need to raise awareness about teen suicide and depression among Thais.
Refugee kids 'held in squalor'
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/07/2018
» Significant trauma is being experienced by refugee children being held in Thailand's squalid immigration detention centres (IDCs), claims a new report from Save the Children, a non-governmental organisation that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.
Centre gives home and hope to lost youth
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/01/2018
» Today is National Children's Day, a time when many Thai children are taken for a day out somewhere nice by their parents. But for others, those who live on the streets, it is just another sad day that they have to endure alone with nowhere to go and no parents to turn to.
Survey shows third of young voters clueless
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/08/2016
» On the eve of the draft charter referendum, many Thai youth who are first-time voters are still undecided whether to vote "yes" or "no".
Call to put spotlight on domestic violence
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/11/2015
» A rights protection organisation has called on the Education Ministry to increase awareness of domestic violence, saying more than 80% of primary students have witnessed violence at home, which could set back their studies or harm their wellbeing.