another method.” [15] Data was collected using a qualitative
method (individual interviews from key Thai administrators
and educators in the international higher education sector) and
quantitative method (survey) was utilized to draw upon and
elaborate on the recurring themes present during the
interviews. Additionally, an essential aspect of this study was
its inductive approach to data collection since it was the views
and interpretations of internationalization and international
education by the Thai higher education community that
reflected the community’s current status. The theory of Thai
international education and internationalization at the higher
education level was derived, as a result, of interaction with
Thai scholars, educators, administrators, and institutions
rather than tested against an already existing theory.
“Researchers gather data to build concepts, hypotheses, or
theories rather than deductively testing hypotheses as in
positivist research.”[16]
Research Hypotheses
Based on literature survey the following hypotheses have
been derived:
1. The Role of the English Language was an effect to the
ASEAN Citizenship in the Internationalization on Thai
Higher Education
2. International Curriculum Development was an effect to
the ASEAN citizenship and not ASEAN citizenship
3. ASEAN Citizenship in the Internationalization on Thai
Higher Education effects the advantages and
disadvantages of Thailand International Education Hub