The importance of English as a world language, the advance of technology and
education reform envisaged by the new Thai Constitution are key determinants for new
developments for English language teaching and learning in Thailand in this decade.
This paper will first focus on the role of English and the problems of English
language teaching in Thailand. It will also touch on the part of education reform which is
related to English language teaching. Then, it will state what has been planned or already
done to improve the English language teaching and learning situation in Thailand, now and
in the future