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	&ldquo;His Majesty has been a kind teacher to his people,&rdquo; Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday, which was National Teachers&rsquo; Day.&nbsp;</p>
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	&ldquo;He has given them knowledge via non-formal education. During his reign, non-formal education in Thailand progressed considerably in all aspects.&rdquo;&nbsp;</div>
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	She spoke at a ceremony at the Teachers&rsquo; Council of Thailand, held to honour His Majesty as &lsquo;Teacher of the nation&rsquo;.</div>
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	&ldquo;The duty of teachers is not just about giving knowledge but also about inculcating ethics,&rdquo; the prime minister said.&nbsp;</div>

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