* Children are required by law to attend at least nine years of primary and secondary education.
* Primary school starts at age 6, and lasts 6 years.
* Secondary school lasts five years, and is also divided into two levels, lower secondary and upper secondary.
* Thailand is known for its high quality of primary education.
* The pupil-teacher ratio in primary school is 20:1, dropping to 17:1 in secondary school.
* The literacy rate in Thailand is among the highest in Asia, at over 90%.
Tertiary Education
* There are over 100 public and private universities in Thailand, enrolling over 1.5 million students.
* The most prestigious Thai universities are Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University, both located in Bangkok.
* Other leading Thai universities include Mahidol University, Kasetsart University, and Chiang Mai University.
* The academic year runs from June to March, and is divided into two semesters.
* Tuition fees at Thai universities are relatively affordable, even for foreign students.
* The medium of instruction in most universities is Thai, although some universities also offer programs in English.
* Graduates of Thai universities are well-respected and have a wide range of career options both in Thailand and abroad.
Challenges
* Thailand's education system faces several challenges, including a shortage of qualified teachers, a lack of resources, and overcrowding.
* The government is working to improve the quality of education, and is investing heavily in educational infrastructure and teacher training.
* Despite the challenges, Thailand's education system is consistently ranked among the best in Asia.