The government denies ordering the cancellation of school uniforms, just waives it to reduce costs.

Bangkok: The government explains that the Ministry of Education did not order an announcement to cancel the school uniform. I ask people not to believe it. Emphasize that this is an exception or a waiver. to reduce costs Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Referring to the case where someone posted information on Facebook that Ministry of Education Ordered an announcement to cancel the school uniform. We ask people not to believe such information. and ask for cooperation not to send or share such information on various social media channels and would like to clarify that Exemption or relaxation from wearing school uniforms In order to reduce the cost burden of students and parents. The Ministry of Education has therefore informed affiliated educational institutions to consider exempting or relaxing the wearing of uniforms and shoes by students. Is it another dress or shoes? Taking into account cost-effectiveness and appropriateness Mr. Karom stated that exemption or relaxation Educational institutions will consider on a case-by-case basis as appropriate and report to the Minister of Education. This is not an order to cancel school uniforms. This is because some online pages have started to communicate that the Ministry has canceled school uniforms. The words cancel and exempt have different meanings. The Ministry of Education's issuance of the letter is intended to grant exemptions or leniency. To ease the burden of expenses on parents which educational institution administrators can make their own decisions Issuing a letter in writing To build confidence in educational institution administrators to proceed in the same way. 'Except for wearing a school uniform means it is considered that the child has a need for a school uniform according to the regulations to wear. You may be exempt from wearing a school uniform. By wearing other appropriate clothing such as a PE uniform or existing clothing first. Once the school uniform has been procured, wear the school uniform as u sual. As for canceling school uniforms, this means that everyone in the country does not have to wear school uniforms. School uniforms will no longer exist,' Mr. Karom emphasized Source: Thai News Agency