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School's teachers want out after slaying

Narathiwat killing sparks slew of transfer requests

Published: 29 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Half of the teachers at Ban Tanyong school in Narathiwat submitted official transfer requests after one of their colleagues was killed on Wednesday.

The academy in Bacho district is among 378 schools in Narathiwat which resumed classes yesterday after closing last week in the wake of the murder of Chonlathee Charoenchol.

Chonlathee was shot dead during lunch at the school canteen.

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MPreston
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Discussion 10 : 04 Feb 2013 at 09.1310
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I think I would probably do the same if I was one of those teachers.I wish that all terrorist could disappear from the face of that planet.They are truly sick human beings.
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waters
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Discussion 9 : 29 Jan 2013 at 12.329
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It's obvious that the terrorists are drawn to these CCTV cameras, because they've destroyed so many of them. So, why not have security forces covertly stake out these camera locations and arrest these terrorists? And why do these CCTV cameras have to be so obvious?
Need additional funding to implement this idea? Sell that aircraft carrier and that 100 million baht army air ship. They're worthless anyway.
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Discussion 8 : 29 Jan 2013 at 10.268
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The "insurgents" have no fear because they fully understand that the government/military cannot handle the situation. For every measure or "plan" put in place by the gov/mil,they go to their own plan "b". Current people in charge cannot get even 1/2 step ahead of the "insurgents".It has got to be time for someone in power to suck it up, lose face and go to an entity that can truly help in making positive efforts in this debacle. I am not suggesting non-Thai military intervention but input from experienced parties. Surprised that it took this long for the courageous teachers to send a message. Come on PTP!! My opinion only!
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Discussion 7 : 29 Jan 2013 at 09.517
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Here's an idea, how about posting some of those 'Darth Vaders' who are turning out to be so effective in Ayuthaya around the schools?
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Discussion 6 : 29 Jan 2013 at 09.106
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When was the last time there was any progress reported in locating any of these insurgents and blunting their power ? I can't remember seeing any. No weapons to be found anywhere. Strange.
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Discussion 5 : 29 Jan 2013 at 09.015
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I read this:

"He said the teachers must not leave designated areas for their own safety, even if being penned in this way makes them uncomfortable."

And it sounds good except for this:

"Chonlathee was shot dead during lunch at the school canteen."

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dao
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Discussion 4 : 29 Jan 2013 at 08.574
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The governemnt has done not a thing .This is your chance PT .Go ahead .You wanted to be in power .You are .You wanted to solve problems in Thailand so do it .
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jacksprat
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Discussion 3 : 29 Jan 2013 at 07.163
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What problem? The deputy pm says there is no terrorism.
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johnbegood
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Discussion 2 : 29 Jan 2013 at 05.312
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What fortitude & courage these Teachers must have!
They go to work each day to fufill their vocation,
Not knowing if they will return home in the evening!
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Discussion 1 : 29 Jan 2013 at 05.011
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Who can blame them? They want to do their job but do not want to die at the hand of barbarians. The government will not or cannot protect them. When will somebody in Bangkok do what it takes to solve this problem?
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