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Study Abroad: Education Sources: Thailand

This guide is intended for a study abroad course at the College of Education.

Map of Thailand

Travel Information

U.S. Passports and International Travel U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs logo

The U.S. Department of State provides information on traveling to various countries, including passport and visa requirements. Further information about Thailand can be found on their website.

Thai Language

Natural Disasters and School Emergency Drills

Information about school emergency drills such as fire drills or drills for other natural disasters may not be available online. However, another way to be prepared is to be aware of some of the common natural disasters that occur in Thailand, some of which are listed below:

Drought: Changing weather patterns have increased the severity of drought throughout Thailand and exacerbated the effects of rising temperatures and heatwaves in its cities.

Earthquakes: Thailand experiences moderate earthquakes, with the Northwestern region of the country experiencing the highest risks.

Flooding: Flooding in Thailand is often a result of storm activity, and can occur suddenly. These floods have had particularly long lasting effects on Southern Thailand in the last decade.

Storms: Thailand is vulnerable to tropical storms all year long—especially in the months of June to November—including monsoons, tsunamis, hurricanes, and typhoons. In recent years such storms have intensified.

Thailand Ministry of Education

Thailand Ministry of Education logo

The Ministry of Education is the governmental body responsible for creating and implementing educational policy in Thailand. It has departments dedicated to basic, vocational, and private education in urban and rural communities.

Information on the Education System

History and Cultural Norms

Thai Education Periodicals

The following  journals publish research related to education in Thailand, Southeast Asia, or the Asia-Pacific region, and provide contemporary perspectives on issues of teaching and education within the country.

Finding More Resources in the Library Catalog

To find more information about the educational system and culture of Thailand, try these tips for searching the library catalog to find books, magazines or journals, DVDs, and many other resources:

Here are some keywords that may be useful in your search:

  • Education -- Thailand 

  • Politics and culture -- Thailand 

  • Thailand -- History 

  • Thailand -- Social life and customs