Current StatAlthough the Thai school science curriculum features scientific literacy, and many schools use
an STS approach to teaching, it seems that the normal situation is that science teaching in
Thailand emphasizes scientific achievement, rather than learning science for everyday life.
The value of Thailand science education is still interpreted in economic terms (Dahsah & Faikama,
2008), and science and mathematics education are seen as key economic enablers in a
competitive world. To respond to the needs of the country, academic institutions are oriented
to provide human resources, specializing in science and technology rather than being concerned
with the public understanding of science. Thai science education research, articles,
national tests, and thus teaching and learning of science emphasize scientific achievement.
Popular and prestigious schools in particular, strongly emphasize science achievement, providing
special programs in science and technology. Students who are identified as the giftedus of Scientific Literacy in Thailandand talented in science and mathematics are selected to attend special educational programs in
order to enhance their achievement in science. Many students from such schools are selected
to be candidates in International Science Olympiads.