The strategy also gives a high priority to strengthening higher education institutions, curricula and faculty members. The liberalisation of trade in education services is an opportunity for higher education institutions and Thailand to welcome more foreign students especially from ASEAN member countries. Yet, according to the strategy, the higher education institutions have to enhance a quality of faculty members, curricula and facilities to meet an international standard. In addition, the Thai Education International Office (TEI) should be established to facilitate and promote Thai higher education aboard.