Thai education ministry postpones Children’s Day event
Thailand’s Ministry of Education has postponed its annual Children’s Day event at the Teachers Council Auditorium in Bangkok to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Education Minister of Thailand Trinuch Thienthong (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thailand’sMinistry of Education has postponed its annual Children’s Day event at theTeachers Council Auditorium in Bangkok to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19cases.
Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong announced thepostponement of the Children’s Day celebration event for 2022 at the TeachersCouncil Auditorium. The event typically features an award ceremony for childrenand youths who positively represent Thailand. The 250 participants also have achance to meet the Prime Minister in an auditorium and receive plaques honoringtheir achievements.
Minister Trinuch said the ceremony ran the risk ofspreading COVID-19 despite being organised under stringent public healthmeasures.
She noted, however, that the ministry had not orderedthe cancellation of any local activities, but organisers must consult withprovincial communicable diseases committees to determine whether or not anevent should take place.
Organisers and participants must also strictly follow disease preventionmeasures by requiring that attendees present proof of being fully vaccinated.They must also provide evidence of testing negative for COVID no more than 72hours in advance.
The education ministeradded that her ministry will decide when and how activities will be rescheduledbased on the developing situation to ensure the safety of the children andtheir parents./.
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Education Minister of Thailand Trinuch Thienthong (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) 
