Community Demands Teacher's Removal Over Workplace Tensions
Over 50 residents in Phayao province demanded a teacher's transfer, citing years of workplace conflicts that drove multiple educators away and reduced student enrollment. Officials launched an investigation while instructing the teacher to
On July 3, more than 50 residents from Ban Rong Chiang Raeng village in Phu Sang district, Phayao province, gathered outside a school with placards demanding the transfer of one teacher. They stated they cannot accept his behavior, which they claim is the root cause of internal school conflict, creating divisions among teachers, parents, and students.
Residents reported that years of ongoing conflict have led multiple teachers to seek transfers and several parents to move their children to other schools, resulting in a clear decline in student enrollment. They called on relevant authorities to address the problem urgently.
Representatives alleged the teacher engages in fault-finding behavior toward colleagues, creates conflicts, lacks teaching effectiveness, and makes accusations against others, preventing teamwork. One teacher reported feeling constantly monitored and photographed during lessons, creating pressure and preventing full performance of duties.
The teacher in question clarified that similar situations occurred at his previous school. He maintained that during his 7-8 years at this school, he investigated the lunch program after noting concerns about food quality unsuitable for students and procurement issues he felt warranted review. He stated he was simply performing his duty but was portrayed as fault-finding. He affirmed he is ready to transfer immediately if it would resolve the situation and ease community concerns.
Nikom Kiratiwanakul, deputy director of the Phayao Primary Education Area Office 2, and school principal Noprudthi Tovaas visited the site to hear complaints and monitor the situation personally.
Nikom stated the education office would thoroughly investigate the facts from both residents' complaints and the teacher's explanation to ensure fairness. The teacher was instructed to submit a transfer request and temporarily leave the school premises to reduce tension and prevent further escalation while the investigation continues.
