Recent research from the University of Thailand Chamber of Commerce shows that school uniforms and supplies have become more expensive.
The nationwide poll, which surveyed 1.230 respondents, found that the higher prices of certain uniform items – such as shoes and socks – led to higher costs to an average of 19.500 baht per child, an increase of 5,3% compared to the same period in 2019 Only 63% of parents reported having enough money to cover these costs, the lowest percentage in eight years since 2016.
The survey also showed that most parents want free student meal programs, the elimination of the “sticker and pin” system, the promotion of bilingual schools in all regions, and free education up to the undergraduate level.
The poll reflects the continued recovery of Thailand's economy after the pandemic as parents are willing to spend more. Dr. However, Thanawat Pholvichai, president of the University of Thailand Chamber of Commerce, stressed that the recovery is still fragile and limited to specific groups.
School fees average 9.500 baht per child, while school maintenance costs an average of 2.300 baht. The costs for textbooks and learning materials are largely unchanged compared to the previous year. Despite this, total national spending is expected to exceed 57,8 billion baht – the highest in 14 years since the poll began in 2009.
Question:
School fees 9500 THB per child. Does this apply to all ages? So from 6 to 12/13 years old?
Furthermore, I had just understood that (simple) school uniforms would be quite cheap.
Best regards,
Think it goes from Kindergarten–age 3 years old to 18 years old. Average school fee is 2300 and 9500 is the average total cost per child including this fee. But it is again an average of private and government schools with the latter being a lot cheaper. 9500 is then only the first half of the year, this is the 1st semester.