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Yok as a political pawn

The case of a 15-year-old girl who defied her school's dress code and hairstyle rules, and accused the school of expelling her, goes beyond a mere violation of rules and norms. It is a complex issue that requires the collective efforts of society to find a solution.

Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai gained public attention when a video clip surfaced, showing her climbing over the school fence in casual attire and pink-coloured hair. In a Facebook post, Yok claimed she had been expelled and labelled herself an "outsider," yet she insisted on continuing her studies at the school.

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