OBEC explains that the school is not forcing students to participate in the Buriram Marathon activity.

Bangkok: OBEC clarifies that the school is not forcing students to participate in the Buriram Marathon activity. indicated that it was voluntary Emphasize safety both going and returning. Mr. Tee Phawangkanan, deputy secretary-general of the Basic Education Commission, revealed that he was assigned by Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, secretary-general of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, to investigate the facts. In the case of online media presenting pictures of travel itineraries for students of a high school in Buriram Province. who will go cheer on the Buriram Marathon 2024 by cheering until 2:00 a.m. Mr. Thee said that from examining the facts It was found that the Buriram Marathon 2024 activity is an activity in Buriram Province. Together with the Buriram Provincial Tourism and Sports Office and related agencies Held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, which is the 9th time. Originally, the run was held from early morning onwards. But this time it is a night run or night run, which is the 4th year si nce the COVID-19 situation. The first competition will begin at 6:00 p.m. onwards and will begin cheering once the competition has been released for some time at approximately 7:00 p.m. until the competition ends at approximately 12:00 a.m. by Buriram Province. Asked for help from affiliated schools Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office To publicize and participate in activities in 3 ways: 1. Join in cheering on behalf of Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office, 11 schools. 2. Come to cheer on behalf of the school that has been doing it since the first time, namely Buriram Pittayakhom School. Phattharaphit School and 3. Join in cheering with your own local area or district. In this regard, in participating in such activities, the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office There was a meeting to explain. and emphasizes educational institutions on 2 issues that must be strictly adhered to, that is, participation in activities must be voluntary. In the nature of volunteerism There i s no compulsion. There is a form asking for permission and a form accepting permission to participate in every activity. and on the journey back and forth Student safety must be emphasized as a priority. All children must be sent directly to their parents, which the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office It will supervise and monitor the operations of the educational institution. In bringing students to participate in such activities strictly as well We would like to emphasize that participation in such work is voluntary. There is no compulsion. which is a collaboration at the provincial level and has a positive impact By the area And schools must work together to care for student safety from the beginning until the end of the activity. Additionally, students must receive permission from their parents before participating. And the school must coordinate with parents to pick them up and drop them off on time. Taking into account the safety of students is important. We ask that the public be relieve d of their concerns regarding this matter. And please be confident that the students will be taken care of safely and continue to participate in fun activities. -417 Source: Thai News Agency