BANGKOK: The nationwide COVID-19 vaccination rollout targeting more than 5.04 million students commenced yesterday (Oct 4), ahead of the new school term which is scheduled for November when schools ac
A Covid-19 vaccination drive targeting more than 5.04 million students nationwide kicks off on Monday, in preparation for the new school term which is scheduled to begin in November, as many schools across the country are expecting to resume onsite learning.
The Education Ministry has laid out a timeline for vaccinating students amid reluctance by some parents and students to join the nationwide inoculation campaign.
Talks on Monday could see school term postponed
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published : 19 Apr 2021 at 07:00
15 City Hall officials look at a new field hospital at Bangkok Arena in Nong Chok district on Sunday. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)
The new school term, which is scheduled to begin next month, may be deferred to June due to the worsening Covid-19 situation.
Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong said she would discuss the matter on Monday with permanent-secretary for education Supat Jampathong and Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) secretary-general Amporn Pinasa.
The Covid-19 situation and its impact on schools and students would continue to be assessed until April 30, to see whether it is still possible to start the new school term in May as planned, said Ms Treenuch, but if it is found to be impossible the new term may be postponed to June 1.