By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai
EDUCATION extends beyond academics when it comes to safeguarding vulnerable children from hidden dangers.
Ahead of the new academic term, Stella Maris of the Diocese of Chanthaburi conducted a spiritual renewal and child protection workshop for 72 teachers and staff at Daracharas School in Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao Province, east of Bangkok.
Titled “Staying Alert to Nearby Dangers to Protect Students,” the Oct. 18 initiative sought to equip faculty with tools to identify early warning signs of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and digital scams.
“Father Soodjen places a high priority on child protection. The goal is to empower children with knowledge to protect themselves, while ensuring that adults within the school are prepared to remain vigilant, listen, and coordinate necessary support,” said Apinya Tajit, deputy director of Stella Maris for seafarers and migrants within the Diocese of Chanthaburi.
The workshop was spearheaded by Father Soodjen Fonruang, who serves as the licensee representative, manager and chairman of the executive board at Daracharas School while also directing the maritime ministry for the Diocese of Chanthaburi.
Father Soodjen has long led pastoral care and material assistance for local fishers, port workers and displaced populations, including Rohingya refugees, along Thailand’s eastern coast.
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