From Third Benefactor to Ko So 3: Dynamic of Teacher Professional on Power and Social Status in Thai Society
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This research, “From third benefactor to Ko So 3: Dynamic of Teacher This research, “From third benefactor to Ko So 3: Dynamic of Teacher Professional on power and social status in Thai society”, aims to present the role and status of teachers in light of shifting political, social, and economic structures while also illuminating the dynamics of teacher production in Thai society. The research method used was a historical approach through documentary studies. The results were as follows: The teaching profession has developed over time. Their position frequently favors authority and is influenced by religious elements and beliefs. Early on, teachers' pay was comparable to that of other government employees, but they also received perks for their families. Following the 1997 decade's educational reforms, the teaching profession has seen an increase in pay and advancement opportunities thanks to the "academic rank" system, which pays them more. Teachers were kept apart from the labor movement by their affiliation with the Ministry of Education and adherence to the bureaucratic system. In the civil servant culture, demanding to negotiate with management, who serves as the supervisor, or integrating them into discussions may generate issues at work because it puts you in direct conflict with the person who will be issuing punishment. As a result, many government educators must resolve issues on behalf of people. There is a possibility of discrimination against teachers and other personnel who work in a school but are not part of the government system. The Teacher Savings Cooperatives, which have been around for a while and are financially stable, make up a particularly powerful group of instructors. The need for a teachers' union has become louder in recent years. This circumstance also exemplifies the teaching profession's support for political movements at the national level.
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