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Teachers at small schools struggling to cope, survey shows
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/01/2026
» Excessive workloads, long teaching hours and a worsening work-life balance are raising concerns about teachers’ wellbeing and the quality of education, especially at Thailand’s small schools, a new study finds.
Ex-mayor in Chai Nat gets 5 years
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/09/2025
» A former mayor in Chai Nat province has been jailed for five years for corruption after misusing municipal workers and equipment.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.
Ministry wants all children to go to school
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Ministry of Interior has intensified efforts to eliminate inequality in education and has directed local government to lead a nationwide campaign to bring children who do not attend school back into classrooms.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.
Govt 'committed' to student tablet plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Education Ministry remains committed to its tablet distribution project despite the budget being cut from 16 billion to 13 billion baht, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, an assistant to the Education Minister, said on Monday.
'Gen Z' group alarmed by rise in vaping in schools
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2024
» A campaign is gaining traction to eradicate e-cigarettes from schools where use has increased more than fivefold in the last seven years, according to studies cited by campaigners.
Department of Corrections back in crosshairs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) came under fire yesterday over the transfer of a key suspect in the scandal-hit Stark Corporation to the Police General Hospital (PGH), as victims of the financial misconduct case believe he was given unfair privileges.
Police hospital back in crosshairs
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/05/2024
» The Department of Corrections came under fire on Tuesday over the transfer of a key suspect in the case of scandal-hit Stark Corporation to Police General Hospital after victims of the financial misconduct case believe he was given unfair privileges.