School system: Education in Thailand
is provided mainly by the government
through the Thai Ministry of Education.
Children are required to attend six years
of elementary school and at least the first
three years of high school. There are
public and private schools. Education is
divided into two levels with 6 years of
elementary school (Prathomsuksa) and 6
years of high school (Mattayomsuksa).
The attendance at national schools is free
of charge. Almost 40% of all Thai elementary school children change to higher
schools. For studying at a college/university a receiving test is big competition for
the college places.