Prathompong and Jiraporn Klubsong filed a complaint at Thalang Police Station on Friday (June 17), where they told officials that their son, A (not his real name), was assaulted by the boy’s gym teacher, Itsara Lianloy, on June 6.
In filing their complaint, the parents presented a copy of a statement made to police at Thalang Police Station earlier as well as a doctor’s certificate and pictures of A’s injuries.
“The gym teacher kicked A into the pool, which resulted in A injuring his head,” Mr Prathompong said.
“Prior to this incident, A’s class teacher (Ms Nitirat Phimmee, who was also present when the gym teacher is alleged to have kicked A) allegedly threw books and a backpack at him during class. She often used intimidating language with A. He was frightened of her,” he alleged. (See story here.)
Kajonkiet Thalang School on Friday responded to the claims, saying the school had already apologised to parents about the incidents and issued a written warning to the gym teacher.
The school this morning also issued a formal notice posted on its Facebook page. (Click here.)
“The school expresses deep regret about the incidents and has already taken action after these issues were brought to our attention. We can confirm an investigation has been conducted involving students and teachers, and other people concerned. The investigation was conducted fairly,” the statement read.
“The two teachers have been punished accordingly. The school tried to figure out a solution together with the students and the two teachers. The Two teachers apologised to the parents themselves when the parents came to the school to discuss this matter,” it added.
Regarding the incident at the swimming pool, the gym teacher used the side of his leg and pushed A in the back while A was sitting at on the edge of the swimming pool practising swimming kicks, the statement acknowledged.
“The student fell into the pool and hit his head while he getting out of the pool,” the statement added.
“This is not appropriate. It was wrong for the teacher to use his leg on the student. The school accepts this mistake,” said the statement, issued by the school’s management.
“The issue will be used as an example for improving the behaviour of our employees. The school will do its best to avoid this issue from happening again.”