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Higher Education in Thailand Institutions in Practice

Higher Education in Thailand Institutions in Practice. Chaidarun Iamphak Office of the Higher Education Commission Ministry of Education. Thai Education Policy Framework. The 10 th National Economic and Social Development Plan. The 2 nd 15-Year Long Range Plan on Higher Education.

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Higher Education in Thailand Institutions in Practice

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  1. Higher Education in ThailandInstitutions in Practice ChaidarunIamphak Office of the Higher Education Commission Ministry of Education

  2. Thai Education Policy Framework The 10th National Economic and Social Development Plan The 2nd 15-Year Long Range Plan on Higher Education Government Policy Ministry of Education’s Policy • Reform of education system • Articulation of all levels of education • Governance and financing • Teacher and education personnel development • Enhancement of education quality • Accessibility to education and life-long learning • Employability of graduates, role of real sector, and enhancement of national competitiveness

  3. From Policy to Practice

  4. Four Leagues of Thai Universities according to the New 15-Year Plan of Higher Education II (2007-2022) • Research Universities with Graduate Schools • Universities with Fields of Specialization • Teaching Universities with Undergraduate-Level Emphasis • Community Colleges

  5. Various Groups of Universities in Thai Higher Education System 40 Rajabhat Universities 9 Rajamangara Universities +1 >70 Private Universities 24 MUA’s universities +4

  6. Thailand National Research University Initiative • A high priority of the current government’s policy • An innovation of Thai Higher Education • Aiming to achieve an international standard of excellence while upholding social responsibility • Aiming to lead Thailand to become ASEAN’s Education Hub Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva Prime Minister Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit Minister of Education

  7. Thailand National Research University Initiative:A high priority of the current government’s policy • 2009 is the year for the quality of Thai university education and the beginning year of the second round of Thai education reform. • the “National Research University Development Initative” has been thus an important policy of the government. • This policy also aims to classify universities in Thailand into four groups according to the 15 Year Higher Education Plan II (2007- 2022). • The Initiative is a part of the economic stimulus package 2 under the so-called “Stronger Thai 2012 Project” • The cabinet has approved the project on 6 May 2009 with a budget support of 9,000 million Baht (~ 250 million USD) for 3 years (2010-2012)

  8. Thailand National Research University Initiative:An Innovation of Thai Higher Education • The very first time for Thailand to establish the National Research University (NRU) League. • NRUs aim to achieve simultaneously on their research excellence and social responsibility by focusing theirresearch on the country’s pressing issues. • NRUs act as the catalyst in improving the overall quality ofThai higher education system. • NRUsto aim to improve the country’s competitiveness, including support the country’s new status to become Asian’s Education and Research Hub.. • The management of NRUs plays vital role in setting theirresearch budget, directions and uniqueness.

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