If the government is serious about eradicating disparities in education, every child should be educated free of charge," Mr Somphong said.
 The government should also consider supporting vocational education so it can attract more students, he said.
 Chatchawal Thongdeelert, an independent academic, however, opposes the change, saying it will hurt ethnic minorities who cannot afford to continue education at secondary level without state subsidies.
 Although the draft says funds will be set up to ensure financial support for poor students at that level, Mr Chatchawal said he doubted all students who need help would get it.
 He said the Education Ministry's reform of its regional administration structure, now under way, was too centralised, although more parties will be given a say on provincial education committees.
 
If the government is serious about eradicating disparities in education, every child should be educated free of charge," Mr Somphong said. The government should also consider supporting vocational education so it can attract more students, he said. Chatchawal Thongdeelert, an independent academic, however, opposes the change, saying it will hurt ethnic minorities who cannot afford to continue education at secondary level without state subsidies. Although the draft says funds will be set up to ensure financial support for poor students at that level, Mr Chatchawal said he doubted all students who need help would get it. He said the Education Ministry's reform of its regional administration structure, now under way, was too centralised, although more parties will be given a say on provincial education committees.
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