Ministry of Education (Thailand)

Ministry of Education
กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ

"The Seal of the Wheel of Law on the Boundary Stone" by Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs
Agency overview
Jurisdiction Government of Thailand
Headquarters 319, Ratchawanlop Mansion, Chan Kasem Palace, Khet Dusit, Bangkok
Minister responsible Admiral Narong Pipathanasai, Minister of Education
Website www.moe.go.th

The Ministry of Education (Thai: กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ; RTGS: Krasuang Sueksathikan; Abrv: MOE), is a Thai government 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 controls the 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.

Departments

The offices of the Ministry located on 319 Chandakasem Palace, Ratchadamnoen Rd., Dusit District, Bangkok

Administration

Functional Departments

Public Organization

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

Public Organization in Specifically Act.

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