The Education Ministry and schools are gearing up in preparation for schools to reopen nationally after the ministry’s surveys found 60-70% of students are not ready to use television as the main channel for their studies.
Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said the ministry adjusted its previous plan from airing lessons via television for long-distance learning as part of measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
However, the survey found most students consume media via their smartphones which can be costly.
Measures following a recommendation by the Ministry of Public Health will be taken, including a limit of 20 to 25 students per classroom.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as well as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) praised Thailand’s preparation for reopening schools.
