OBEC is concerned about the opening of the semester. Extremely Hot Weather Across Thailand Concerned about heat stroke, suggests 6 ways to prevent and care for teachers and students to protect them from heat stroke.
May 2, 2024 – Second Lieutenant Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary General of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC Secretary General), revealed that due to the extremely hot weather in many areas of Thailand
Including the Meteorological Department has predicted that the weather in May 2024 in the northern area of Thailand for the first half of the month will still have a hot and humid climate in general. And in many areas it is very hot. Especially in the northern region Northeastern and upper central regions There will be thunderstorms in many areas at certain times. On some days there is a monsoon trough in northern Thailand. which could constitute a danger to students Teachers and educational staff
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has instructed all offices in the education service area to Notify affiliated educational institutions Follow guidelines to monitor and prevent dangerous situations caused by extremely hot weather. To prevent insecurity that may result from extremely hot weather conditions for students. Teachers and educational staff Opening the 1st semester of the 2024 academic year as follows:
1. Refrain from organizing outdoor activities. Avoid being outdoors.
2. Prepare a sufficient number of clean drinking water service points within the educational institution.
3. Check electrical wires, electrical equipment, air conditioners and fans to ensure they are ready for use.
4. In case of hot weather affecting students’ lives. Consider closing the lesson. and consider organizing lessons in various formats such as online, in person, live or on request.
5. Check if students are forgotten in the car or left in the car parked in the sun.
6. Provide knowledge and guidelines to students to provide first aid when encountering a heatstroke patient. In case of emergency, you can call the emergency service number 1669.
At the same time, Mr. Thee Phawangkanan, Deputy Secretary General of the Basic Education Commission, was assigned. (Deputy Secretary General of OBEC), including the OBEC Happiness and Safety Management Center, sent a letter to notify the Director of each educational area. Be aware of these guidelines. and continue to inform educational institutions under its jurisdiction
“This situation could have repercussions on the health of students. Teachers and educational staff According to the concerns of Pol. Gen. Phoempoon Chidchob, Minister of Education, and Mr. Surasak Phancharoenvorakul, Deputy Minister of Education, therefore underlined the need to provide correct knowledge regarding prevention. and ask for collaboration from students All teachers and educational staff Observe your symptoms and those around you. If you experience symptoms of heatstroke, report the incident immediately. So that experienced officials can proceed with urgent assistance. With concern from the Ministry of Education and OBEC,” the OBEC general secretary said.
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