Economy
Thailand Targets Top 50 Global Ranking in PISA 2029
Following improved results in the 2025 PISA assessment, Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society has announced a strategic goal to reach the top 50 global rankings by 2029.
According to a report by Matichon Online, Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Chantararuangthong, has expressed satisfaction with the country's performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The Minister noted an upward trend in the latest results, which has prompted the government to set a new, ambitious target: achieving a top 50 global ranking in the 2029 assessment cycle.
For residents and expatriates, this announcement signals a potential long-term shift in national education policy and human capital development. As the government focuses on improving educational standards to meet these international benchmarks, there may be subsequent changes to school curricula, teacher training programs, and educational infrastructure investments. Such initiatives are often intended to enhance the competitiveness of the local workforce in the global digital economy.
While the Minister has publicly stated this goal, specific details regarding the exact policy mechanisms, budget allocations, or pedagogical reforms required to bridge the gap to the top 50 remain to be confirmed. Observers will be watching to see how the Ministry of Education translates this high-level objective into actionable programs in the coming years.
