Ministry of Foreign Relations announces the opening of regular classes throughout the country, February 1.

On January 27, 64, the Ministry of Education issued an announcement on the opening of teaching and learning educational institutions under and under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Following the announcement of the closure of schools in the most controlled areas of the 2019 coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in 28 provinces, the announcement was made to all public and private educational institutions. Both formal and informal Which is under and under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Teaching and learning will open as usual from February 1, 2021 onwards, but measures must be implemented to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. Strictly in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health.

Except schools in Samut Sakhon province Still closed for teaching as before AND use distance teaching and learning approach OR electronic method OR giving work orders OR assign work as appropriate Without having to attend class

For schools in and around Bangkok (Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom and Pathum Thani), teaching can be opened. Each classroom must have no more than 25 students. Provide teaching and learning by changing the school day. However, the Ministry of Public Health disease prevention guidelines and agency measures must be followed. Or strict regulators

Mr. Natthaphon Teepasuwan, Minister of Education Mention further the announcement of the Ministry of Education. After the meeting of the Private Education Commission (OSN) that will monitor the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic for 15 days to consider guidelines and measures to reopen teaching and learning.

Natthaphon said that on the same day of the NSO meeting the complaint from parents about the partial refund of tuition paid has been taken into account. Or tuition fees already.However, schools were closed due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Causing an online teaching system in place The meeting agreed to allow private schools across the country to provide details on discounts that can be provided on educational expenses. And to deliver information to the NCPO

“In the past, private schools couldn’t figure out how to compensate. Or give a discount to offset the burden of parents? Because I don’t know how many days I’ll be out of school. But today, it can be calculated that students are not open. How many days of instruction and service are provided? What expenses will be calculated, such as meals, transportation, excursions, etc. Each school has its own guidelines for using the information for your consideration. And it clarified the parents ”said Mr. Natthaphon and that the Secretary General of the Commission for Basic Education (OBEC) and the Secretary General of the NCPO are ready to accept any complaint that arises if there is any problem with the restoration. Services that do not actually occur ”, said the Minister.

The education minister said the government was considering ways to support costs. Especially the cost of the internet. This is a matter that the Ministry of Economy and Digital Society or DE will consider and present to the Cabinet for subsequent approval.