Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced the government's determination to address Thailand's education inequality crisis. The Prime Minister of Thailand has revealed his commitment to eradicating the denial of educational opportunities for children in Thailand.
Prime Minister Sreta revealed that one of his first actions after taking office last year was to instruct key government agencies, including the Education Equity Fund, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, to focus resources on building Thailand's "first comprehensive database focused on dropout rates."
"Even before I became prime minister, I was a tireless advocate for the cause of reducing inequality in education. "Set to kick off on Thailand's Children's Day on Saturday, January 13, the Prime Minister of Thailand promises to the public a series of positive news.
"This will mark a key step towards Thailand's goal of zero school dropouts. "The Department of Education's harrowing 2022 report highlighted that more than 100,000 students have abandoned the school system due to factors such as poverty, drug-related problems and teenage pregnancy.
In addition, according to PBS World in Thailand, the Ministry of Education has seen a growing trend among young people who are no longer disillusioned with the traditional education system and are opting for online learning platforms that they believe can better prepare them for their future needs.
The Bangkok-born prime minister's upcoming plan aims to revolutionize the education landscape, offering hope and concrete steps for Thailand to achieve a goal of making learning accessible to all children. While the nation eagerly awaited Saturday's announcement, everyone pondered whether this bold move would actually usher in a zero-dropout era and reshape the educational future of Thailand's youth.
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