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Nakhon Pathom Parents Demand Deputy Directors' Removal Due to School Disruption

Nakhon Pathom Parents Demand Deputy Directors' Removal Due to School Disruption

MGR Online•Society•22h ago

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Parents protest at Nakhon Pathom's Damrongdhama Center, calling for the removal of two deputy directors from a kindergarten school due to alleged internal conflicts impacting student learning and demanding clarity on the transfer of the school's director.

  • •Parents have submitted a petition to Nakhon Pathom's Damrongdhama Center, requesting the dismissal of two deputy directors from Nakhon Pathom Kindergarten School.
  • •The parents allege that the deputy directors have created internal discord, negatively affecting the school's teaching and learning processes.
  • •A rally is planned for June 2, 2026, if the situation is not resolved with clear actions.
  • •Parents are also seeking clarification regarding the transfer of the school's director, Wachirawich Nitipan, to Wat Don Khanak School.

Overview

  • •On May 29, parents gathered at the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Hall Damrongdhama Center to submit their complaint.
  • •A protest rally is scheduled for June 2, 2026, if demands are not met.
  • •Nakhon Pathom Governor's representative, Deputy Governor Sama-wit Suphannaphai, received the petition and promised an investigation.
  • •Parents cited alleged disruptive behavior by two deputy directors as the cause of internal conflict within the school.
  • •The educational disruption is reportedly affecting multiple grade levels and essential school supplies like learning materials and textbooks.
  • •Parents also visited the Nakhon Pathom Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 to inquire about the transfer order of Director Wachirawich Nitipan.
  • •Director Wachirawich Nitipan was ordered to perform duties as acting director at Wat Don Khanak School, effective June 2, 2026.
  • •Parents plan further action, including potential legal recourse under Section 157, if the transfer is deemed unfair.

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Key Quotes

Kan Wilailak
"Today, what parents want is for the 2 deputy directors to be transferred out of the school, seeing all problems stemming from internal executive conflict."
วันนี้สิ่งที่ผู้ปกครองต้องการคือให้มีการย้ายรองผู้อำนวยการทั้ง 2 คนออกจากโรงเรียนเพราะเห็นว่าปัญหาทั้งหมดเกิดจากความขัดแย้งภายในของฝ่ายบริหาร

Key Entities

Organization

Nakhon Pathom Kindergarten School Parent Network(เครือข่ายผู้ปกครอง รร.อนุบาลนครปฐม)
A group of parents from Nakhon Pathom Kindergarten School advocating for changes within the school administration.
Nakhon Pathom Provincial Damrongdhama Center(ศูนย์ดำรงธรรมจังหวัดนครปฐม)
A government center in Nakhon Pathom Province where citizens can submit complaints and grievances.
Nakhon Pathom Primary Educational Service Area Office 1(สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษาประถมศึกษานครปฐม เขต 1)
An educational administrative body responsible for primary schools in Nakhon Pathom Province, Area 1.

Person

Ms. Arocha Nantamonrtree(น.ส.อโรชา นันทมนตรี)
Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province who was appealed to by the parent network.
Mr. Sama-wit Suphannaphai(นายสมาวิษฎ์ สุพรรณไพ)
Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province who represented the Governor in receiving a petition from the parent network.
Mr. Wichian Waphathai(นายวิเชียร วาพัดไทย)
Director of Nakhon Pathom Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, who was sought out by the parent network.
Mr. Wachirawich Nitipan(นายวชิรวิชย์ นิติพันธ์)
Director of Nakhon Pathom Kindergarten School who was ordered to perform duties elsewhere.
Mr. Veerayuth Wesa(นายวีรยุทธ เวสา)
Deputy Director of Nakhon Pathom Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 who received a follow-up complaint from parents.
Mr. Kan Wilailak(นายกานต์ วิไลลักษณ์)
Representative of the Nakhon Pathom Kindergarten School Parent Network who is leading the protest.

Place

Wat Don Khanak School(โรงเรียนวัดดอนขนาก)
A school where Director Wachirawich Nitipan was assigned to temporarily work.

Law

344/2026
The order number issued by Nakhon Pathom Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 regarding the transfer of Director Wachirawich Nitipan.
Section 157(มาตรา 157)
A legal section concerning malfeasance in office, which parents are prepared to pursue if the transfer of the director is deemed unfair.

Timeline

May 28, 2026(28 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date the order transferring Director Wachirawich Nitipan was issued.
June 2, 2026(2 มิถุนายน 2026)
The effective date for the transfer order of Director Wachirawich Nitipan and the planned protest date.
May 29(29 พ.ค.)
The date the parents gathered to submit their initial complaint.