Education Ministry Rushes to Fix Welfare Card Crisis for Students
The Education Ministry is urgently addressing a welfare card crisis causing some students to drop out of school, with Deputy Minister Akkanut Kankalit assuring affected pupils the government will resolve the issue swiftly and support their
Deputy Education Minister Akkanut Kankakit has addressed the situation where some ONIE students have been dropping out of school after failing to meet the criteria for state welfare cards. The Education Ministry has acknowledged the problem and is urgently coordinating with relevant agencies to find a swift resolution, as no student should be forced to choose between education and essential rights.
Akkanut called on all students to remain calm and not make hasty decisions to leave school, saying the ministry is moving quickly to fix the issue. "Since hearing this news, I've been deeply troubled because I don't want to see any of you having to quit school due to concerns about welfare or family hardship. Your job is to study and hold onto your dreams; solving these problems is our responsibility. Please don't drop out," he said.
The minister further stressed that education is Thailand's future and the Education Ministry will not leave students to face this challenge alone. He and other ministry leaders will work closely with students and coordinate urgently with all relevant agencies to find the best solution. "No matter what problems arise, the Education Ministry will stand behind you and provide full support so everyone can continue their studies without interruption," Akkanut said, urging students not to lose hope and to stay in school.
