Ministry of Education (Thailand)
| กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ | |
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"The Seal of the Wheel of Law on the Boundary Stone" by Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs | |
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 1892 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
| Headquarters | 319, Chan Kasem Palace, Dusit, Bangkok |
| Ministers responsible |
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| Website | www.moe.go.th |
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 1937.[1]
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. Vigorous and knowledgeable people are powerful capital to fight poverty."[2]
Departments
Administration
- Office of the Minister
- Office of the Permanent Secretary
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 (Suksapan Store)[3]
References
- ↑ Mala, Dumrongkiat (2016-07-11). "Restoring a national treasure fit for a king". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ↑ "Vision". Ministry of Education (Thailand). Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ↑ Mala, Dumrongkiat. "School dress scam to end up in court". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
External links
- Ministry of Education - Official Website in Thai
- Ministry of Education - Official Website in English
