1. Introduction
As a developing country, English was first introduced into Thailand through contact with
foreign native speakers of English. Since that time, English has had widespread influence on
Thai society. As a result, it was taught as one of the school’s compulsory subjects in Thai
schools. With globalization and modernization, English has become a key language in
schools and universities and has a significant influence on education and society today. The
role of English has gradually expanded in parallel with the economic growth of Thailand and
the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. Hence, keeping up with
globalization and preparing to be part of the ASEAN community, it is important to encourage
Thai people to be familiar with English.