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The adult literacy rate of Thailand in 2001 is 95.7 per cent, according to UNDP.

In the 2002 academic year, the total number of students was more than 14 millions. The average years of education attainment for the population aged over 15 years was 7.8 in 2002, almost one year increasing from 6.9 in 1996. The number of enrolments in primary school in 2002 was more than 6 millions, or 104.8% of the total population aged between 6-11 years old. The enrolment rate in secondary school was 68.6% of the total population aged between 12-17 years old and the university enrolment rate was 27.4% of the population aged between 18-24 years old.

At present, Education Reform is one of the priorities among government policies. The 1997 constitution and the National Educational Act can be seen as principles and guidelines for the provision and development of Thai education with an aim to prepare Thai people for a learning society in a knowledge-based economy.
The interpretations and conclusions given represent those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the view of the Royal Thai Government, its departments or other related institutions.


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