The latest reports surrounding the downfall of Witat Wongsa — an acclaimed Thai-language teacher who was named by the Education Ministry as the nation’s best teacher in 2017 — continue to draw the public’s attention.
The 36-year-old, nicknamed “Sunthorn Foo” after the renowned late poet Sunthorn Phu for his way with words, was arrested in Bangkok last week over accusations of online fraud. As he was taken into custody, he captivated the public by making a poetic plea for the police to give him a second chance and for the public to learn from his gambling addiction.
After graduating magna cum laude, Mr Wiwat’s teaching career quickly took off. He secured a comfortable position with a famous school and was even invited by the Offi…
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