Creating a Safe Space: Renovation of Ban Bang Kan School Cafeteria in Phang Nga Province

Ban Bang Kan School is not just missing a cafeteria; it's missing a "safe space" where everyone can live with quality.

Every school day, children should be able to eat lunch surrounded by smiles, laughter, and a clean, safe environment. But for the students, teachers, and staff of Ban Bang Kan School in Phang Nga Province, the reality is different.

Ban Bang Kan School, located in Mueang Phang Nga District, Phang Nga Province, is a medium-sized school with 136 students and 14 staff members, totaling 150 people. It offers classes from Kindergarten 1 to Primary 6 and was founded in 1940. It's understandable that a building over 85 years old would deteriorate over time.

Consequently, the Ban Bang Kan School Basic Education Committee has resolved to prohibit the use of the old cafeteria. They fear it could endanger the lives of students, teachers, and staff. As a result, they've had to use the area next to the P.1 A classroom building and under the school's trees as alternative lunch areas.

Imagine this: on a rainy day with a storm raging, or on the hottest day, everyone at the school doesn't even have a safe cafeteria. What should be a time of joy for meals turns into facing scorching sunlight, flies swarming food, or getting soaked by the rain.

This isn't just about a dilapidated building; it's a problem that directly impacts hygiene and safety. They are forced to use unsuitable areas, risking exposure to sunlight, insects, dust, and diseases that come with an unsanitary environment.

Today, the Phang Nga Provincial Red Cross, in collaboration with Ban Bang Kan School, has initiated the "Cafeteria Building Renovation Project for Ban Bang Kan School Students." This project aims to restore the cafeteria, making it strong, safe, and ready for use once again. The goal is to provide everyone at the school with a hygienic and safe space to eat, while also promoting their quality of life. Because every safe meal means a smile for the students, teachers, and staff of Ban Bang Kan School.

Budget

The total cost for the building work, including construction for the renovation and repair of Ban Bang Kan School's cafeteria building, is 658,261 Baht. The cost for equipment is 254,000 Baht. This brings the total budget to 912,261 Baht.

Expected Outcomes

1.       Students, teachers, and staff at Ban Bang Kan School will have improved health, hygiene, and quality of life.

2.       Students, teachers, and staff at Ban Bang Kan School will have greater safety of life and property, and reduced risk of accidents due to the deterioration of the cafeteria building.

3.       Government agencies, private sectors, state enterprises, and the public will have collectively contributed to improving the quality of life for the students, teachers, and staff of Ban Bang Kan School.