Bangkok, July 31 – Open the statistics of "Teachers Council" to punish teachers for unethical conduct. Over the past year, 16 licenses have been revoked and 27 complaints of sexual harassment have been reported.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonwan Weeradhammo, Secretary General of the Teachers Council of Thailand, said that during the past two weeks News appears through public media and online media. about punishing students by using inappropriate methods such as beatings, giving socks take off the skirt And there are cases of sexual offenses. which teachers act on students who are disciples in their care Such actions are all contrary to the ethics of the teaching profession. that the teacher must not act as an enemy to the physical, intellectual, mental, emotional and social development of the students
Secretary of the Teachers Council of Thailand went on to say When the incident related to the action of the teacher profession which may be misconduct of the teaching profession both in the case of a written complaint Or in any case that appears in the news on the media, the Teachers Council of Thailand will speed up the consideration of ethical punishment urgently in accordance with fair and transparent consideration criteria. to enter the investigation process as follows: 1. Secretary-General of the Teachers Council of Thailand appoints an investigative sub-committee. To gather facts and verify the information of the professional practitioner who was complained. Professional Standards Committee (KorMor. ) will appoint a sub-committee to investigate misconduct against professional ethics to conduct investigations and gather evidence both witnesses Documentary witnesses from the agency involved in the disciplinary proceedings and other documentary witnesses, as well as giving the accused/accused professionals an opportunity clarified the accusation / accusation and 3. when the investigation sub-committee has finished The investigation report will be presented to the KMW for consideration of the lack of judgment. and determine the level of professional ethics offenses Which will have penalties ranging from a warning, probation, license suspension, and the highest is revocation of a professional license
In the past, the Teachers Council of Thailand, by the KMUTT, had made a decisive decision in cases where many educational professional practitioners were accused/accused of violating the professional ethics. And has issued a decision notified to the professional practitioner. and related agencies to proceed in accordance with such rulings If any professional is diagnosed with suspension or revoke the license Such person shall not be able to continue the said profession according to the conditions of the decision. and if the agency is unable to provide any other position to support the duty will result in that person having to be removed from his duty
The Secretary-General of the Teachers Council of Thailand also said that from 2011 to the present, the committee has already issued a decision to determine the level of professional ethics offenses, totaling 174 cases as follows: 23 warnings, 41 probation, 52 professional license suspension, license revocation. 58 professional practitioners. related to drugs and punishing students using violent methods causing injuries to students It is an offense with the highest level of penalty, i.e. revocation of a professional license.
Between the year 2022 and June 30, 2023, there are complaints against accusations/accusations. In regards to sexual harassment, a total of 27 cases, 3 professional licenses were suspended, 16 cases were revoked, and 8 cases were pending consideration of professional ethics. Strictly conduct oneself in accordance with the ethics of the teaching profession. To prevent risky behavior that violates professional ethics. and negatively affecting the learners affected by such misconduct then being punished with disciplinary action and professional ethics This will be a major obstacle in the profession. Also to uphold the honor and dignity of the teaching profession. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency