Vocational Education and Training in Thailand
One of a series of studies on vocational education and training, this review assesses
vocational education and training (VET) in Thailand and provides policy recommendations.
VET has the potential to provide relevant education and training opportunities to
young people and adults in Thailand, especially as the demand for technical skills
is high. This can be achieved by building on the strengths of the system, including
a strong postsecondary vocational system and a small but dynamic dual system. However,
it remains an unattractive option for many students in Thailand, because of a poor
image among students and parents, quality issues, a hard-to-navigate system and limited
progression pathways. Additional efforts are therefore needed to align the mix of
provision with the needs of the Thai labour market. This review provides recommendations
on how to improve access to programmes, reduce inequalities in access to high-quality
institutions and programmes, make better use of skills intelligence to inform education
and training policies, and engage employers in the design and delivery of vocational
education and training, including work-based learning.
Published on July 23, 2021
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