Thai students in meltdown thanks to the AEC
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Yesterday was the first day of my university's final exams. Thanks to the Asean Economic Community, it was also the first time I finished an exam with sweat all over my body.
All I could think of during the afternoon exam was that I shouldn’t be here at college in the middle of summer. I don’t know about other AEC nations, but summer heat in Thailand can reach 40 degrees, which is definitely not a good environment in which to study. It’s almost impossible for students to focus when our seats, our faces and our clothes are all soaking.
I have just signed a petition demanding changes on this. Apparently I am not alone. Judging by the rising support for the online campaign, students all over the country agree with me.
We’re not at against the AEC. The point is that summer is the time for vacations, not study or exams. The students are frustrated. The teachers are frustrated. From where I’m sitting, we’re not on the right path towards effective education.
Attakorn Noojoo
