The spokesperson of the Thai Sang Thai Party expressed concern about the mental well-being of students and teachers amid the controversy over leaving valuables outside exam rooms during the competitive entrance exam for Triam Udom Suksa School. They proposed that the Ministry of Education collaborate to establish standardized exam venues to reduce confusion and pressure at exam sites, easing the burden on staff and candidates alike.
On 7 March 2026, Mr. Priyet Angurakit, spokesperson for the Thai Sang Thai Party, expressed concern for the mental state of students, teachers, and staff following the controversy around the Triam Udom Suksa entrance exam, where students had to leave valuables and mobile phones outside the exam rooms. He noted that although designated deposit points were announced, the very high number of candidates and the sole responsibility placed on the schools to manage the venues caused confusion and chaos, resulting in heavy pressure on both the students taking the exam and the staff managing the process.
Additionally, there were problems with the environment around the exam venues, where large events such as concerts and shows had been pre-booked, making the area unsuitable for such an important exam that affects the students’ futures. This issue should be distinguished from structural problems with the entrance exam competition itself; rather, it concerns the efficiency of venue management and the preparedness of exam sites, which should meet higher standards.
The Thai Sang Thai Party believes the Ministry of Education should fully support as a “joint host,” coordinating with relevant agencies including the private sector, police, and the Ministry of Interior to prepare for managing venue space, personnel, traffic control, and necessary public utilities such as mobile restrooms and standardized security systems. This aims to create the most complete exam system and reduce disparities in access to basic services at exam venues. The party sends encouragement to students and staff, especially teachers working under difficult conditions, and hopes this incident will set a precedent for resolving issues in other competitive exam venues in the future.