Thai government launches ambitious “Thailand Zero Dropout” project to tackle school dropout
The government is set to launch the “Thailand Zero Dropout” project to address the alarming problem of more than one million children dropping out of formal education. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke stated that the plan will seek to integrate these students back into the education system.
The comprehensive strategy includes several key measures: identifying dropouts through a database of affiliated agencies, helping them re-enter the education system, tailoring curricula to individual needs and encouraging private sector involvement. In addition, the government is launching a “Thailand Zero Dropout” app to identify at-risk students and track project progress.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed deep concern about the future implications of these gaps in education, stressing the need to address this issue urgently. The move follows findings from the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), which found a rise in dropout rates in 2023, with figures double the previous year.
The EEF reported that while poverty remains an important factor, political instability and economic uncertainty are also contributing to the rising number of school leavers. These factors influence decisions during crucial transitions in education, such as the transition from primary school to secondary school or to vocational training.
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Things would improve a lot if the corrupt school principals were to be reprimanded; parents are often asked to pay extra and excessively high “school fees”…and not everyone can afford them. Also the system where “after-school tutoring” is given and for which parents have to pay extra…children who do not participate in the extra paying tutoring get a bad report. This has been going on for years…but hey, “this is Thailand”…