Government expenses on education Thailand 2012-2021

In 2021, government expenditure on education in Thailand amounted to approximately 478.4 billion Thai baht. This was a decrease compared to the previous year, which amounted to around 483.5 billion Thai baht. Government expenditure on education has declined in recent years compared to other types of government expenditure, as shown by the gradual decrease of education financing as a share of the country’s GDP.

Technology and education in Thailand

In 2001 and 2008, Thailand reformed the education system to become more learner-centric. This new approach, combined with the country’s drive toward digital transformation through the Thailand 4.0 scheme, has brought about a focus on ICT in the education sector. E-learning systems have been implemented in tertiary degree courses through massive open online course systems (MOOCs), allowing students to access course materials in their own time. The country’s emphasis on e-learning is also an effort to keep up with the global pace of education technology, which was forecast to expand in different aspects by 2025.

Government scholarships for Thai students

  Education spending in Thailand mainly focuses on producing students and graduates. This also includes providing academic opportunities through scholarships, subsidies, and grants. One of the country’s most famous and competitive scholarships is the Royal Thai Government Scholarship, which supports top-performing students in pursuing their higher education abroad. Upon graduation, students are obliged to work for the Thai government in their respective areas. Apart from the Royal Thai Government scholarship, various other types of scholarships are also available, depending on the civil sector’s personnel demand. As Thailand is focusing more on technology and scientific innovations, most students who receive scholarships in Thailand enroll in scientific programs such as engineering, computer science, and physics.