Education Ministry Investigates School Principal Over Alleged Student Abuse in Buriram
Deputy Education Minister Akaranan Kankittinan has ordered an urgent investigation into a school principal in Buriram province following reports of physical abuse against a seven-year-old student.
On November 13, 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Akaranan Kankittinan announced an immediate investigation into a school principal in Buriram province. The inquiry follows complaints from parents alleging that the principal struck a seven-year-old first-grade student on the head with the base of a spray can because the child failed to recite Chinese vocabulary correctly. The incident reportedly resulted in swelling and bruising on the child's forehead. Reports suggest that other students in the same class may have been subjected to similar disciplinary actions.
For residents and families in the area, this case highlights ongoing concerns regarding school safety and disciplinary standards. The Ministry has directed the Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office to form a fact-finding committee to verify the details, assess the extent of the impact on students, and review the principal's past conduct for previous complaints of violence. Additionally, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has been engaged to provide psychological support for the affected children. While the investigation is underway, authorities have emphasized that the matter will be handled thoroughly to ensure justice. It remains to be confirmed how many students were affected and what specific disciplinary measures, if any, will be taken against the principal pending the final results of the inquiry.
