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Discussion 1 : 28/05/2012 at 01:47 PM

Panasit Discussion 22 I agree, all the negative press about Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School makes you wonder what is going on in that school! Education focused on the kids of parents, that make financhial contributions, excluding the kids of parents , that didn't make financhial contribution, is the parents fault !

Discussion 2 : 28/05/2012 at 07:23 AM

What broken game are they playing, kicking kids out off their school for bad academic performance? These were their kids. If they fail external entrance test the school must be partly to blame. And then they get "good" kids from other place to replace them. Point taken: we want the best from somewhere else cuz we sure can't raise them. from iPhone application.

Discussion 3 : 27/05/2012 at 01:41 AM

This dude frying himself will get his kid nowhere. Stick the kid in Chitralada or Mahidol and the odds are it will still turn out dense.

Discussion 4 : 26/05/2012 at 05:02 PM

I would question the quality of teaching at that school, existing students not making the required grades to continue education! Says alot about the quality of education at the school also all the talk of bribery for seats! What is going on in that school it's can't be much good?

Discussion 5 : 26/05/2012 at 04:44 PM

Unfortunately, in Thailand, a large number of parents see schools as their babysitters. Rarely, do these same parents take an active role in this process other than to judge the teachers, grounds, classrooms etc. When will they ever take an active part in their child's education so they don't end up with poor grades in the first place? It's about values! It should be illegal to make the kind of threats this man has!

Discussion 6 : 26/05/2012 at 04:30 PM

d-16 Thailand is 21st in the world. Spending just $1100 PER ANNUM at the Mathayom level. This below the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Greece. In the first place, I doubt many private schools would accept students for that pittance. In the second place, the voucher system cripples public education by eroding the student base and promoting education slanted to those with other agendas. There are a few places where privatization works, but fire departments, police, the military and schools are not among them.

Discussion 7 : 26/05/2012 at 03:56 PM

So this guy is going to set himself on fire because his daughter can't go to the school which is 'close to his home'. Obviously another victim of the Thai educational system, and so it continues. from iPhone application.

Discussion 8 : 26/05/2012 at 02:12 PM

We should find out how much the Govt spends on educating each student per year. And parents who want to opt out of Govt-run schools should be able to receive vouchers of the same value to be used to send their kids to private schools of their choice. If demand for quality education is that great that a father is willing to kill himself over his son's education, it 's time to break up Govt-run school monopoly before somebody dies.

Discussion 9 : 26/05/2012 at 02:07 PM

It is way out of line! My initial comment on this subject was in support of the parent involved. What bothers me in THIS situation is unfortunately nothing new ,except the ridiculous threat. Underneath this all is an underlining sense of primitive blackmail, childish blackmail with huge consequences. I want ...you must give. Not done.period.

Discussion 10 : 26/05/2012 at 12:03 PM

HILLFARANG D8 your comments are worth reading, i congratulate you. But i would like to say though, that i believe "tablets' are popular with family's because, it gives another reason for them not to be involved in their child's education. Parents the world over blame the teachers, government, gadgets, being to busy and whatever for poor education. Education begins at home. Students need to be encouraged to learn, and want to learn. Tablets may work if the parents spend some time sitting down and learning together with their child. Also please Thailand (with 100 channels +) improve the biggest brain washing machine of all, THE T.V.

Discussion 11 : 26/05/2012 at 12:02 PM

They should kick students out who cheat on their exams and behave badly in class, not just the ones who didn't cheat, but failed anyway.

Discussion 12 : 26/05/2012 at 11:50 AM

First off, I want to make the following things clear: 1. I agree that the corruption in the educational system is horrible. 2. I think what happened to the 60 students who were told they were accepted and then denied admission so they could make way for student's whose parents paid bribes is also horrible. With that out of the way, what is it with the theatrics of Thais who have been wronged? The entire red (and to a large degree, the yellow) shirt movement is based on this mentality. If people don't get their way they immediately jump to the nuclear option. This guy, instead of exhausting his legal and other options, immediately reaches for the gas can and a lighter. Interestingly, a few researchers have commented that the Thai soaps (lakorns) may stunt emotional development. By presenting such one-dimensional characters, retarded plot lines, and having every conflict end in violence, murder, or rape, people learn to mimic this behavior in their real lives. Not sure if her dad is a frequent viewer of lakorns but he sure is heck is acting like he is.

Discussion 13 : 26/05/2012 at 10:27 AM

My child transferred from a bilingual school to a well known public school, her grades were good and there was no demand for any payment. Her grades immediately fell largely as it was 100% Thai language, different curriculum etc. The school made it very clear if her GPA wasn't above a certain level she would have to leave after M3. She has since worked very hard, used after school tutors and now her grades are OK again. However she is well aware that they cannot drop or she will be out. My wife says the school wants the smarter kids to maintain its reputation, however will keep on a certain percentage who don't make the grade as they make a financial contribution. It would seem that yes the system is corrupted, however if you attain the grades you are welcome at those schools.

Discussion 14 : 26/05/2012 at 10:23 AM

D-6 Given human nature it is very un-interesting/surprising that anyone would not like a free gift for their child. The school system has much deeper problems which a tablet can't solve. Many schools have blackboards that are nearly unusable, rather than whiteboards, outdated texts and curricula , a majority of English teachers who can't speak English, a no-fail system, I could go on, but by now you should see that there are simply too many higher priorities at school than by making Santa Claus.

Discussion 15 : 26/05/2012 at 09:55 AM

Its sad that parents have to go to extremes like this to show how lacking our education system .Handing out toys isnt going to fix the problem .Addressing of our school system being out dated corrupt and in need of reform would .

Discussion 16 : 26/05/2012 at 08:39 AM

A classic sad case of the poor being denied for their existence.

Discussion 17 : 26/05/2012 at 08:28 AM

The School has the to turn away all students it accepted from other schools, and give up the places to students who were already studying in M3. It is the right of them student to continue in the school. even student student failed to reach the grade, have the right to continue learning, and the school has to provide them with additional learning to improve their grades. Not the right to kick them out and replace them with others. My daughter got into her school in a lottery and entrance exam, but, only after all the students who were staying had been given their chairs, not because they failed the grade.

Discussion 18 : 26/05/2012 at 08:19 AM

D:2 "Funding for basic education is more important than toys for P-1 students." Interestingly, this project is very popular with the parents of poorer students. How about we at least wait to see the results of this technological innovation upon the students before we call the computer tablets 'toys.' You might be surprised at the results.

Discussion 19 : 26/05/2012 at 08:08 AM

This father has issues. I feel very sorry for the child and hope her father gets immediate counselling and help. The child might need some too.

Discussion 20 : 26/05/2012 at 07:45 AM

Lucky the parents were not redshirts or the school would have been burned down.

Discussion 21 : 26/05/2012 at 06:56 AM

I applaud the man's conviction... However, I think his manner of protest is over-dramatic. And I seriously doubt he has any intention of carrying it out.

Discussion 22 : 26/05/2012 at 06:42 AM

Lack of full funding for public schools creates a system where schools must compete for private contributions. This creates the patronage system we see evident in those case and elsewhere. Good education for ALL students through M-6 should be a right for all Thailand children, not a privilege for those who can financially support the better schools. Funding for basic education is more important than toys for P-1 students.

Discussion 23 : 26/05/2012 at 05:49 AM

Gradually, but surely, people are getting fed up with the rampant corruption in Thai society. I feel that the day is getting closer and closer when the people will express outrage openly about the greed and corruption of the politicians, which is affecting society more clearly now that perhaps ever before.