In a decisive step towards ensuring all children in Phuket receive a formal education, Narong Woonciew, the Governor of Phuket, convened a meeting at the Phuket Provincial Hall. The gathering focused squarely on the thousands of children on the island who are not currently registered at any educational institution. Also in attendance were Vice Governor, Amnuay Pinsuwan, MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul, and Dr Nucharat Prasitsilpchai, a Phuket Provincial Education Area office representative.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Dr Nucharat divulged some startling figures. A recent study revealed that 10,935 children aged between six and 15 years old were not included in the 2022 education system.
A deeper dive into the findings uncovered regional specifics. The Mueang District has the largest number of such children, 7,650, followed by Kathu…
