Deputy Education Minister Visits Remote Schools in Khon Kaen

On September 5, 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Akkranan Kankittinan, accompanied by Assistant Secretary Phakawat Srisurapon, conducted a field visit to several remote schools in Khon Kaen province. The visit focused on monitoring the progress of repairs to damaged school buildings and addressing infrastructure concerns to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.

During the visit, the Deputy Minister represented Mahidol University in donating pianos to schools, including Wiang Wongkot Wittayakom and Phu Wiang Wittayakom, to foster musical education and student development. Additionally, he visited Nong Saeng Wittayasan and Chumchon Nong Bua schools to gather feedback from educators regarding local needs and resource shortages.

For residents and those interested in the region, this visit highlights the government's ongoing efforts to address educational inequality and infrastructure safety in rural areas. The Ministry of Education has stated that these inspections are intended to identify specific local challenges to provide targeted support. While the Ministry has committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of students in remote areas, the timeline for the completion of all identified building repairs and the specific scope of future resource allocations remain to be confirmed as the Ministry reviews the feedback collected during this tour.