Abstract—This research aims to study on “ASEAN Citizenship
in the Internationalization of Thai Higher Education.” The purposes
of this research are (1) to examine the Thai academics and scholars
defined in the concept of internationalization of higher education, (2)
to know how Thailand tries to fulfill its internationalization on
education goal, (3) to find out the advantages and disadvantages of
Thailand hub for higher education in Asia. Sequential mixed
methods, qualitative and quantitative research methods were utilized
to gather the data collected. By using a qualitative method
(individual interviews from key Thai administrators and educators in
the international higher education sector), a quantitative method
(survey) was utilized to draw upon and to elaborate the recurring
themes present during the interviews. The study found that many
aspects of Thai international higher education programs received
heavy influence from both the American and European higher
education systems. Thailand’s role and leadership in the creation and
launch of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 2015 gives
its unique context for its internationalization efforts. English is being
designated as the language of all Thai international programs; its
influence further strengthened being the current language of
academia, international business, and the internet, having global
influence.