Student allegedly asked to squat 800 times after failing to submit assignment
A Facebook post by a distraught father in Thailand has gone viral after his 13-year-old son was hospitalised following a traumatic incident in school.
The father, Mr Adisak, recounted the incident in a post on Wednesday (4 Feb), sharing an image of his son resting on a bed.
The teen, Otto (name transliterated from Thai), was allegedly forced to perform 800 squats by a teacher for failing to hand in his assignment.
Father finds punishment excessive and counterproductive
While initial blood test results indicate normal kidney function, the boy’s family is waiting for the final results of muscle enzyme tests to determine the extent of internal damage.
Otto is advised to avoid walking for at least three days.
Source: Tan Adisak Chaitawat on Facebook
Additionally, doctors have also instructed him to keep his legs elevated and to drink at least three litres of water daily to prevent further complications.
In his Facebook post, Mr Adisak noted the dangers of such extreme physical exertion and suggested community service tasks, such as cleaning restrooms or collecting litter, as an alternative “punishment”.
Parents expressed concern about teacher’s behaviour
Mr Adisak shared that the whole family had been affected by the situation.
Source: Tan Adisak Chaitawat on Facebook
“I cannot go to sell my goods, and his younger sibling cannot go to school. His mother is heartbroken, as she is living far away and unable to do anything,” he stated.
The father also questioned how the teacher would react if his son suffered kidney failure, acute muscle breakdown, or disability.
Father confirms son performed all 800 reps
Mr Adisak told MS News that the incident happened on 2 Feb. He confirmed that his son completed the 800 reps he was instructed to.
According to the father, the school nurse examined two female students with similar symptoms a week earlier, raising further questions about the school’s disciplinary practices.
However, he was unsure whether they were punished by the same teacher who disciplined his son.
Mr Adisak expressed his intention of taking every possible action against the teacher.
Source: Tan Adisak Chaitawat on Facebook
The father shared that his son is not fully recovered, with the boy still feeling pain in his legs and unable to stand and bear his own weight.
Netizens criticise teacher’s punishment
Many netizens voiced anger towards the teacher’s undue punishment, with one user suggesting the father file a report against the teacher.
Translation: You should file a report!
Source: Facebook
Another woman offered sympathy for the boy and urged the father to hold the teacher accountable for his actions.
Translation: Oh my god, this is uncalled for. I feel bad for the boy. Please hold him accountable.
Source: Facebook
Also read: Student in Thailand experiences kidney failure after doing 200 squats as punishment
Student in Thailand experiences kidney failure after doing 200 squats as punishment
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Featured image adapted from Tan Adisak Chaitawat on Facebook and Tan Adisak Chaitawat on Facebook.
