Thai Universities Under Scrutiny Over Foreign Student Admissions

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Yodchanan Wongsawat, on August 5, ordered a thorough investigation into all universities with foreign student admission programs. The probe will cover both degree and non-degree courses. Legal action will be taken against any wrongdoing without exception. This directive follows media reports. In recent years, Thailand has seen an expansion in foreign student admissions, with some universities facing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in admission quotas and concerns about the quality of education provided. This investigation is believed to aim at rectifying such issues and maintaining the credibility of Thailand's higher education institutions. Depending on the findings, the investigation could significantly impact university operations and their foreign student admission policies. Source: Thai Newsroom