Srettha Thavisin Receives Prime Minister’s TZD+ Award for Education Initiative

On July 30, 2026, Srettha Thavisin, the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand, was presented with the 'Prime Minister’s Thailand Zero Dropout Plus Award' for the year 2026. The award was conferred by current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

According to Prachachat Business, the recognition highlights Srettha’s efforts in transitioning the 'Thailand Zero Dropout' initiative from a private sector project into a national mission aimed at addressing educational inequality. The program focuses on reducing the number of students who drop out of the school system, a critical issue for long-term social development in Thailand.

For residents and expatriates, this development underscores the government's ongoing commitment to educational reform and social equity. While the initiative is a significant policy focus, it remains to be seen how the 'Zero Dropout' mission will evolve under the current administration and what specific long-term impacts it will have on the national curriculum and student retention rates. As the project continues to transition into a broader national framework, observers will be watching to see if these efforts lead to measurable improvements in educational access across the country.