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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

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  • The incident reignited debate about outdated grooming punishments in Thai schools, despite a recent Supreme Administrative Court ruling that overturned rigid national hairstyle regulations.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.

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Thai school apologises after student’s ‘punishment haircut’ sparks outcry

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