Teachers File Complaint Against Ratchaburi School Principal
Teachers at a Ratchaburi school filed a formal complaint against their principal, alleging late attendance, mishandling of school funds, and inappropriate behavior toward female staff including late-night calls and private meetings in his c
Teachers in Ratchaburi have filed a formal complaint requesting investigation into their school principal over allegations of late work attendance, irregular school fund disbursement, and inappropriate behavior toward female staff, with his office isolated by curtains and dark stickers.
On July 13, 2025, the Ratchaburi Primary Education District 2 office disclosed that in early 2025, teachers at a Ratchaburi school submitted a joint complaint requesting investigation into their principal. The allegations include poor timekeeping—arriving late and leaving early—lack of engagement in duties, remaining in an air-conditioned office playing with his phone, and showing no concern for teacher responsibilities.
Teachers also accused the principal of non-transparent procurement practices, including a case where old roof tiles from building repairs were removed and sold, with proceeds not returning to the school. Educational equipment purchases were made at stores outside the province, preventing teachers from selecting appropriate materials and inflating costs. School funds were retained personally for months, with irregular cooperative store fund handling and improper charity donations.
Additionally, complaints alleged inappropriate conduct toward female staff. The principal renovated his office, installing full curtains and opaque stickers on the door, making female teachers feel uncomfortable when called to meet with him. He reportedly calls female teachers outside school hours late into the night for document signing, and has even called them to meet outside school, requiring them to sit in his car. Some teachers' husbands have already lodged separate complaints with the district office.
When contacted, teachers reported that months after filing complaints, there has been no meaningful progress. No serious investigation committee has been formed—only a preliminary fact-finding team from the district has conducted cursory interviews without gathering substantial evidence, and mediation has been attempted instead. Teachers are calling on Ratchaburi Primary Education District 2 to handle the matter justly.
