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This chapter examines vocational education and training (VET) in Thailand. According to the Vocational Education Act of B.E. 2551 (2008), vocational education in Thailand offers formal, nonformal, and dual VET programs. However, vocational and technical education in Thailand is primarily offered through formal education systems. Meanwhile, an increasing number of students and enterprises are involved in dual VET programs. Thailand’s VET programs are offered in both public and private VET institutions under the supervision of the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education (OVEC). The development of Thailand’s VET focuses on enhancing the quality of life, facilitating economic development, alleviating poverty, and increasing employment opportunities. Cooperation with industries and businesses is also emphasized in Thailand’s VET. This chapter also discusses the issues of access, student assessment, curriculum, quality, inclusion and equity, digital technology and innovation, training and professional development, industry and market engagement, and trends and key challenges in the country’s VET sector.
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Mongkhonvanit, J., Choomnoom, S. (2022). Vocational Education and Training in Thailand. In: Symaco, L.P., Hayden, M. (eds) International Handbook on Education in South East Asia. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8136-3_25-1
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