“Supamas” announces the move forward with the higher education reform policy “2 reduce 2 increase” to reduce the burden – reduce inequality, increase skills – increase opportunities, loudly! will make higher education belong to every Thai person

“SupamaS” Announcing the move forward with the higher education reform policy “2 reduce 2 increase” to reduce the burden – reduce inequality, increase skills – increase opportunities, loudly! will make higher education belong to every Thai person Providing education to create the future of people Create the future of the country.

On March 27, 2024, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Oh.) Organize an event.”BETTERTHAILAND higher education reform for the future of Thailand” with Ms. Supamas Issaraphakdi, Minister Oh. presided over the opening ceremony and special lecture on the topic “Higher education reform for the future of Thailand” Along with Mr. Permsuk Sajjaevolve Permanent Secretary OhMs. Suchaka Tansap, Secretary to the Minister OhProf. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry OhMr. Panpermsak Arunee, Director of the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Division. Office of the Permanent Secretary Ohand executives join

Ms. Supamas Said that at present we are all facing many challenges, such as the country entering an aging society. People of working age decreased People of school age have decreased. Including technology changing rapidly. If we cannot adapt in time, we will lose our opportunity to compete. These challenges have a huge impact on the country’s education. Whether it is a graduate with skills that do not meet the needs of the market. There is a decrease in skills that are not consistent with the change in people entering university. Including the inequality in access to the education system of people in the country even though in the past The university is continuously adapting and improving. But amidst the challenges that arise and change rapidly, Therefore, it is necessary to make more and faster changes. This is the reason for the reformation of higher education this time. which divided the reform policy into 4 important goals Or simply say 2 reduce 2 increase, which means reducing burden, reducing inequality, increasing skills, and increasing opportunities.

Minister Oh. Said further that in reducing the burden, it means reducing the burden on students and parents, which will be done in 3 points:

1. Adjust educational management To make students who are talented and have potential Able to graduate faster It may take only 2 or 3 years to graduate with quality, such as allowing students to take courses.various get more in some subjects

such as general education (General Education) Classes may be organized in an online platform. and allowing students to study from high school and accumulate their studies in the credit system and transfer them when they enter university.

2. Support additional budgets for universities that produce graduates that meet the country’s needs quickly and with quality, and 3. Encourage students to have jobs while studying while reducing inequality. is to make education accessible to everyone throughout their lives, which will be done in 6 areas

1. Have students apply for the exam. TCAS without charge

2.Open old exams TCAS To give students the opportunity to practice taking exams

3. Reduce written exams and increase other forms of skills measurement in university admissions.

4. Support students in vulnerable and underprivileged groups. Be able to enter university and graduate with quality.

5. Create an online learning system that is AI Help teach so that everyone can learn anywhere, anytime, and 6. Create a system to provide assistance to Students who pass the entrance exam but have problems with expenses orother that is an obstacle to entering university

for increasing skills Will focus on increasing and developing skills for students and all Thai people in 3 areas:

1. Promote the learning of entrepreneurial skills. Financial skills Provided to students in all courses

2. Promote the use of modern technology such as AI and metaVerse (Metaverse) Used in teaching to increase modern skills for students and 3. Create a study recommendation system to increase and develop skills (Upskil/Reskill) To provide students with skills that meet market needs To get a good job and have a higher income in terms of increasing opportunities. with guidelines that will increase opportunities for students Universities and Thailand will do so in 4 areas:

1. Allowing the private sector to participate in education. Give students the opportunity to learn from real work with the private sector. Create opportunities for students to find suitable employment after graduation.

2. To produce manpower according to the urgent needs of the country There will be a curriculum that is not in the normal format so that it can produce graduates quickly and with quality, creating opportunities for the country. in the emergence of new industries such as EV or SeMidondakTeOr (Semiconductor) etc.

3. Conducting research that is clear and targeted according to the needs of the country and 4. Promoting universities in Thailand as new industries. which generates income by attracting students from outside the country to study at higher education in the country

“This is all about making higher education available to everyone. Providing education to create the future of people Build the future of the country. Importantly, for this reform to occur and be effective, it will require the full cooperation of all parties, including ministries. Oh. Universities, private sector and sectorsother Leads to the creation of modern skills Create new opportunities Create a society of lifelong learning for all Thai people,” said Minister Supamas.