Thailand Drafts New Education Act After Sharp Fall in Student Test Scores
BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 — Thailand’s Education Ministry is pushing forward with a new National Education Act aimed at overhauling the country’s school system after worsening student performance in international assessments increased pressure for reform. Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong cited the latest 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results,