BANGKOK, July 1 (TNA) – After months of closure due to
COVID-19, schools across Thailand reopened on Wednesday under hygiene
guidelines and attendance restrictions to prevent the coronavirus outbreak.
Schools put attendance limits determined from their facility
capacities and class sizes. They have
accommodated social distancing and conduct strict health screening in the wake
of the pandemic.
Public Health Ministry’s social distancing rule allows only
one pupil in a four-square-meter classroom space. Therefore, in most cases, students are
divided into two groups taking turns to attend their classes.
Pupils and parents have to adjust to the regulations and new
environment. Many said they were excited
with “back to school” under the new rules.
For some large school, like those in the cities of Nakhon
Ratchasima and Chiang Mai, health screening caused heavy traffic congestion.
(TNA)
