EEF lures dropouts back to school

The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is ramping up efforts to bring at least 55,000 students who have dropped out of school back into education through flexible learning models in the 2025 academic year.

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EEF assistant manager, Pattanapong Sukmadan, said the initiative aims to ensure education is accessible “anywhere, with income and accreditation”, offering tailored learning experiences to suit individual needs and local contexts.

Speaking at the start of the new term, he said that more than 1,000 dropouts have already resumed their education via mobile schools and community-based learning centres, which will help them to complete primary education up to Matthayom 3 (Grade 9) as required by Thai law. Many of these children had left school due to complex issues such as health problems, poverty, family circumstances, or logistical barriers, he said.