PUBLISHED : 11 Jan 2024 at 05:11
The government is expected to announce an initiative on inclusivity in education and equitable access to a quality education, in a bid to reduce student drop-outs and mark this year’s Children’s Day, which falls on Saturday.
In a social media post, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said children are the future and every child should be guaranteed the right to receive an education. He was working to promote education equity and quality even before stepping into politics.
He said the government is setting its sights on achieving zero dropouts and he has instructed Equitable Education Fund, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry and the Interior Ministry to develop the country’s first-ever database on school dropouts.
With big data analytics, the database will enable the government to provide targeted assistance to school dropouts and return them to schools.
“On Saturday there will be good news and this will mark a major step for Thailand to achieve zero dropouts,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Srettha on Wednesday congratulated a group of 1,220 children on their achievements and urged them to keep working toward their goals.
The prime minister welcomed the group, accompanied by Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob at the Santi Maitree Building at Government House.
They won awards and recognition in several areas such as in culture and art, occupation skills, sports, morality and ethics.
Addressing the youths, Mr Srettha said he was overwhelmed and moved by their success — which also improves the country’s reputation and international standing.
He also praised state agencies for giving children the support and helping them realise their potential.
The prime minister pledged a commitment to developing the skills of the youth and stressed the importance of investing in education, a quality of life and civic responsibilities.