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Academics Urge Parliament to Protect 'Thailand Zero Dropout Plus' Funding
Education experts are calling on the Thai Parliament to maintain budget allocations for the 'Thailand Zero Dropout Plus' initiative, citing the urgent need to support 600,000 students currently outside the formal education system.
According to a report by Matichon Online on August 2, 2026, education scholars have formally requested that the Thai Parliament refrain from cutting the budget for the 'Thailand Zero Dropout Plus' program for the 2027 fiscal year. The appeal highlights a critical need to provide resources for approximately 600,000 children who have dropped out of the formal schooling system.
For residents and long-term expatriates, this development is significant as it reflects ongoing national efforts to address educational inequality and social welfare. The program is a key component of the government's strategy to reintegrate youth into the workforce and educational pathways, which impacts long-term social stability and human capital development in Thailand.
While the academics have voiced their concerns regarding the potential impact of budget reductions, it remains to be confirmed whether the Parliament will adjust the proposed budget or proceed with the cuts. Observers are waiting for further legislative sessions to see how the government balances fiscal constraints with these social welfare commitments. As of now, the status of the funding for the 2027 fiscal year remains subject to parliamentary deliberation.
Translated from Thai.
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