Education in Thailand has undergone significant changes over the past
century. Currently, globalization is one of the major factors behind the educational
reforms not only in Thailand but in virtually every country in the world. There is a
clear movement towards multiculturalism and bilingualism. The Thai government
has identified the need to reform the curriculum in order to develop a workforce that
is both bilingual and keenly aware of the outside world, especially Thailand’s
neighbors, all of whom are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN).