OBEC instructs schools to relax individual student uniforms as appropriate. Taking into account reducing the burden of expenses on parents is important. Acting Second Lieutenant Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC Secretary-General), revealed that schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) are now open for the first semester of the 2024 academic year. OBEC has instructed the Educational Service Area Office and educational institutions to Driving the policy of "Study well, be happy" of Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education (Minister of Education), creating opportunities for Thai children to access quality education. By supporting the cost of textbooks Cost of school supplies Student development activity costs Educational expenses (per capita) including student uniforms Provided to students at all levels To help reduce the burden on students and parents Provide students in all areas with a thorough and equal education. 'This is after the Ministry of Education issued a letter regarding exemption or relaxation of student uniforms on May 16th. In order to prevent society from having any misunderstandings. Therefore, we have issued a warning to the Educational Service Area Office and educational institutions. Regarding guidelines for exempting or relaxing students' dress code that it is not the abolition of the dress code according to the Ministry of Education regulations on student uniforms 2008, but it is an opportunity for educational institutions to consider exempting or relaxing the dress code for students as appropriate. Taking into account reducing the burden of expenses on parents is important. The OBEC will report the results of the operation. The Minister of Education will be informed further,' said the Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission. Source: Thai News Agency