Bangkok Post
School uniform reuse allowed to help families save money
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The Ministry of Education is helping parents save on back‑to‑school expenses, allowing students to continue using their existing uniforms even if they transfer to a new school or move up a grade.
Key facts
- The Ministry of Education is helping parents save on back‑to‑school expenses, allowing students to continue using their existing uniforms even if they transfer to a new school or move up a grade.
- As well, full sets of scout uniforms will no longer be mandatory, Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said at Government House on Tuesday, adding that an official directive would be issued to schools nationwide.
- With the new school year about to begin, many parents had questions about student and scout uniforms, Mr Prasert said.
- Uniforms are typically required to be changed according to school regulations or grade levels, creating a financial burden for many parents.
- Uniforms represent a big expense for families, especially if their children attend schools where as many as five uniforms can be required, depending on the activity or day of the week.
Summary
As well, full sets of scout uniforms will no longer be mandatory, Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said at Government House on Tuesday, adding that an official directive would be issued to schools nationwide.
With the new school year about to begin, many parents had questions about student and scout uniforms, Mr Prasert said.