Chapter 2 Education Development Toward A Knowledge-Based Economy

At present, the framework of education in Thailand is based on the 1997 Constitution and the 1999 National Education Act.They provide principles and challenging guidelines for the provision and development of Thai education in order to prepare all Thai people for a learning society in a knowledge-based economy.The Constitution has greatly increased the rights of Thai people to political participation and the rights to voice public opinion on major problems, while the National Education Act has introduced new initiatives and provides principles and guidelines for the comprehensive reform of education in Thailand.Following the Constitution and the National Education Act, the National Scheme of Education B.E. 2545-2559 (2002-2016) was promulgated emphasizing education that embraces equity and quality and aims at improving the quality of life of the country's citizens.