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Bangkok Post
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Smiles not hugs as classes restart

The resumption of on-site learning for the first time in almost two years has seen the joyful yet cautious reunion of students and teachers at the beginning of the new school term, with health and safety measures put in place due to Covid-19.

Students perform a wai as they arrive at school on the first day of term at Wat Rajabopit School on Tuesday. Strict measures were enforced including the constant wearing of face masks and random ATK testing of students. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

"I'm overjoyed to meet my friends again. It's been more than a year of separation," said Natthawara Boontae, a sixth-grader at Wat Ratchanatda School run by City Hall. "Still, hugging each other is a no-no," she said.

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