Education Council

Composition of the Education Council

Presently, The Education Council comprises 41 members described as follows:

1.   The Minister of Education serving as Chairman of the Education Council;

2.   Eleven ex officio members: Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education; Secretary-General of the Office of the Council of State; Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission; Secretary-General of the Higher Education Commission; Secretary-General of the Vocational Education Commission; and Secretary General of National Economic and Social Development Council;

3. One representative of NGOs;

4. One representative of local administration organizations;

5. Two representatives of professional organizations;

6. Two Buddhist monks representing the Sangha;

7. One representative of the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand;

8. One representative of other religious denominations;

9. Twenty one scholars appointed in their personal capacity from among specialists with extensive knowledge and experience in the following fields: education; legal affairs; religion, culture and indigenous wisdom; sports, youth activities, scout movement, Junior Red Cross and girl guides; standard and quality assurance of education and educational measurement and evaluation; matters of economy, finance, budget, business and services; social development and human rights; science, technology, and communication; mass media; politics and administration; natural resources and environment; promotion of anti-corruption; other fields concerned; and any or a combination of various fields;     

10. The Secretary-General of the Education Council serving as Member and Secretary of the Council.