Basic Education
Basic education in Thailand is divided into 6 years of primary
schooling, (Prathom 1 to 6) followed by 3 years of lower secondary
(Mattayom 1 to 3) and 3 years of upper secondary schooling
(Mattayom 4 to 6). In 2003, compulsory education was extended
to 9 years, with all students expected to complete Mattayom 6.