Thai Education Expert Proposes Structural Reform of Ministry of Education

On August 13, 2026, education scholar Sompong Jitradap publicly proposed a significant restructuring of Thailand’s Ministry of Education. According to a report by Khaosod Online, Jitradap argues that the current provincial (Education Provincial Office) and regional (Education Regional Office) structures are redundant, overlapping with the duties of the Educational Service Area Offices and ministry inspectors.

Jitradap contends that these administrative layers have failed to provide value to the national education system, instead fostering local power struggles and operational conflicts. He suggests that the current system is not cost-effective and has not met its original objectives. He is urging political leaders to take decisive action to reform these structures to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the education system.

For residents and expatriates, this proposal highlights ongoing discussions regarding bureaucratic reform in Thailand. While these administrative changes primarily affect the internal management of the Ministry of Education, any potential restructuring could eventually impact how educational services are delivered or managed at the local level. It remains to be confirmed whether the Cabinet will adopt these specific recommendations as part of their broader plan to reform the civil service and eliminate certain support roles. As of now, this remains a proposal from an academic, and no official policy changes regarding the abolition of these offices have been enacted.