There are over 37,000
Educational Institutions and
nearly 20 million students in the
Thai education system.
The Thai Education system consists of 12 year free basic
education: 6 years of “Prathom” (primary education, P1 to P6)
and 6 years of “Mattayom” (secondary education, M1 to M6).
Enrolment in the basic education system begins at the age of 6.