Education ministry establishes task force tackling bullying (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)

Education ministry establishes task force tackling bullying (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The education ministry on Tuesday set up a task force tackling bullying at schools in the wake of children’s suicides stirred by bullying, its officials said.

Be cautious in arming teachers in restive-provinces, education minister warms (MCOT)

Be cautious in arming teachers in restive-provinces, education minister warms (MCOT)
BANGKOK, Oct 24 (TNA) - The government has not ignored measures to boost its moral support of teachers in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces, but the proposal to arm teachers with firearms to make them feel secure needs cautious and careful consideration, Minister of Education Dr. Wijit Srisa-arn warned Tuesday.

Cabinet approves appointment of new permanent secretary for Education (The Nation)

Cabinet approves appointment of new permanent secretary for Education (The Nation)
The Cabinet Tuesday approved the transfer of Khunying Kasama Worawan from the post of permanent secretary for Education to the post of secretary-general for the Basic Education Commission, Education Minister Wijit Srisa-an said.