The gap between inputs and positive student outcomes in the Thai
education system suggests that there is room for improved efficiency and
greater equity in the allocation of financial resources. For instance, Thailand
could explore how funds could be reallocated and the school funding system
could be changed to improve access and quality at all levels and in all
regions. The remaining chapters of this report present strategies to
strengthen the curriculum, student assessment, the teaching workforce and
the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education
in order to improve student retention and outcomes. These include strategies
to increase the equity of the education system so that children from
disadvantaged backgrounds and regions of the country acquire the skills
they need to succeed.