Ministry of Education, "Kan Jom Phalang" led a 14-year-old child who was burned while doing classroom activities. He complained to the Ministry of Education for help after feeling unfair. Some of the compensation money received was not enough, but the school said they were waiting for merit-making money from the temple. Or go and sue. The Ministry of Education has ordered a team to investigate the facts.

Mr. Kanthat Phongpaiboonwet, or Gun Jom Phalang, brought his father and a 14-year-old boy who had severe burns to his face, chest and arms to complain. The Ministry of Education helped after the boy sent a message and a picture of his injuries to him for help. The burn wound was opened for the media to see. His right arm was burned and there were burn marks and part of his body. and had symptoms of being able to lift half of his arms There was membrane from the burn wound.

He said that the incident occurred in July 2023 or 5 months ago at a small school in Saraburi Province. The school had activities in the classroom. But there was a dirty table pin. The teacher asked me to bring alcohol to clean the pins. A friend brought out a lighter to play with. Then the fire exploded. During the chaos, the injured sibling had to run and try to extinguish the fire on his body. They had to help each other, rolling to the ground, and another friend was injured. After the incident The school raised 35,000 baht, but the child suffered from the treatment. and must be treated continuously The family wants better relief. Because I want to take my child for treatment in A better hospital than this But the school board told the family that they wanted the money. More than this, go sue. which he considers saying this is not correct

Kan Jompalang further said that he understands that it is a small school and may not have enough money to provide relief. But there should be a good communication process. and be more responsible than this Not telling the child's family to sue. The younger one told himself that he wanted to return to normal. and felt unfair and pitied his father Because the child's father has been a janitor at this school for 8 years with a salary of 8,700 baht, in the past the father was considerate of the school and did not report a crime, but hopes that the school will take better responsibility. But that was not the case, so he came to complain to him. and came to ask the ministry to help find a way to help with finding a place to study. Do not let children fall out of the education system. Because the child is now in Mathayom 3 and wants to transfer schools. As for money, if there is no unit that will really help, he and his fans will raise money to help. Initially, it is travel expenses.

The child's father said that on the day of the incident he was at school. A loud explosion was heard. So he ran to see his son crying for help and was the driver to take him to the hospital. As for the school's responsibility, he received a one-time compensation payment of 35,000 baht, but his son's burns were severe. causing the need for continuous treatment for several months And still have to go to the doctor every 2 weeks. There is travel expenses because the house is in a different district. Had to go for treatment in the hospital in Mueang Saraburi District. When requesting additional assistance from The school only got the answer. Waiting for money to make merit from the temple He came out today because he felt unfair and worried that his son's right arm would not be able to be used again. I admit that coming out to demand today may affect work. But I want my child to receive better treatment.

Dr. Tee Phawangkanan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission, said that he would let the relevant units look at the complaints. both physical effects and appropriate remedies and will help coordinate If you want to transfer schools, the job duties of the child's father are worried that After coming out with a complaint, it will affect that work. Promise to take care to ensure that no injustice occurs. And today we will organize a team to go down and see in the area. The matter occurred in July 2023. Where did the process encounter problems? Especially the treatment costs Including the issue of checking equipment in science classrooms. Whether it is completely safe or not.

Source: Thai News Agency