Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus
Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus
Education
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School life in Thailand: abuse, torture, hazing, deadly gang wars are rife

  • Thai student gangs fight with handguns, machetes, knives and even home-made grenades, often in broad daylight
  • Degrading and sometimes violent hazing is another widespread problem in Thai schools

Topic |   Education
Tibor Krausz
Tibor Krausz

Updated: 10:05am, 8 Sep, 2019

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Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus
Hazing is widespread in Thailand. It is supposed to teach respect for elders, but is basically bullying. Photo: courtesy of Sotus
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