Psychiatrist Leads Educational Transformation in Southern Thailand's Islamic Schools
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- Giflan Dolae is being recognized for his initiative to improve academic performance in private Islamic schools across the southern border provinces.
On October 3, 2026, Tawee Sodsong, leader of the Prachachat Party, visited Dr. Giflan Dolae, a psychiatrist at Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital, to commend his efforts in enhancing education within the region. Dr. Giflan, who also operates a private psychiatric clinic in Narathiwat, serves as a consultant for the 'Change' project, a specialized program designed to bolster science and mathematics education in private Islamic schools.
By implementing intensive curricula and recruiting specialized instructors, the project has enabled students from 12 participating Islamic schools to achieve record-breaking success in the POSN (The Promotion of Academic Olympiad and Development of Science Education Foundation) examinations. According to reports, 126 students from these schools recently passed the selection process, outperforming several well-known institutions in the south.
For residents and those interested in the region's development, this initiative highlights a significant shift in academic outcomes for local students. While the project has demonstrated measurable success in standardized testing, the long-term impact on the broader educational landscape and the potential for scaling this model to other provinces remain to be seen. This development is notable as it bridges the gap between medical professionals and community-based educational reform in the southern border provinces.
