Thai school apologises after student’s ‘punishment haircut’ sparks outcry
School’s punishment haircut sparks backlash
- A girls' school in Thailand apologised after a student received a botched haircut as punishment for breaking grooming rules.
- Photos of the crudely cut hair went viral, sparking widespread public outrage over the school's disciplinary methods.
- The Narivooth School issued a public apology, stating that the responsible staff received a formal warning and that disciplinary measures would be reassessed.
- The incident reignited debate about outdated grooming punishments in Thai schools, despite a recent Supreme Administrative Court ruling that overturned rigid national hairstyle regulations.
- Forced haircuts remain a common disciplinary tactic in many Thai schools, with past incidents also drawing significant public condemnation.