Ministry of Education (Thailand)

The Ministry of Education (Thai: กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ; rtgs: Krasuang Sueksathikan; Abrv: MOE), is a Thai governmental body responsible for the oversight of education in Thailand. It was established by King Rama V (Chulalongkorn) in 1892 as the Ministry of Education (กระทรวงธรรมการ Krasuang Thammakan) which controlled religion, education, healthcare, and museums. In 1941, the ministry changed its Thai name to the present one.

Its headquarters have been located at the Chan Kasem Palace since 1892.

Vision

"Quality student-centred education is provided for everyone with distribution of equitable education opportunities, in cities, rural and outreached areas. Education leads to people's vigour building. Vigourous and knowledgeable people are powerful capital to fight poverty[sic]."

Departments

Administration

• Office of the Minister
• Office of the Permanent Secretary (Thailand)

Functional departments

• Office of the Education Council
• Office of the Basic Education Commission
• Office of the Vocational Education Commission
• Office of the Higher Education Commission
• Office of the Private Education Commission

Public organizations

Public Organization in Public Organization Act. B.E. 2442

• Mahidol Wittayanusorn School
• International Institute for Trade and Development
• National Institute Educational Testing Service

Public Organization in Specifically Act.

• Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology
• The Teachers' Council
• Office of the Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Education Personnel

External links

• Ministry of Education - Official Website in Thai
• Ministry of Education - Official Website in English