This chapter describes the history and development of English language
teaching in Thailand with an emphasis on its development in the last decade. In
Thailand, the last decade saw numerous social, political, and economic changes,
as well as advanced science and technology, with deep impacts on Thai society
and traditional ways of life. These changes in turn have demanded a reform in
the Thai educational system to enable the nation to cope in the present era of
globalisation. The chapter will focus on the movements/projects which have had
an impact on many Thai educational institutions at the secondary and tertiary
levels. Towards the end, the chapter will cover English language teaching in the
neighbouring countries of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, and will make a
projection of the future trends in English language teaching within this region