Cabinet Approves Proposal to Prevent Student Dropouts, Urges Schools to Issue Diplomas Despite Unpaid Tuition
Thailand's Cabinet approved a proposal to issue diplomas to students with unpaid tuition at basic education institutions, advancing its Zero Drop Out policy to prevent student dropouts and protect educational rights.
On May 19, 2026, Deputy Government Spokesperson Phattharasmee Thongsaluay announced the Cabinet's approval of the National Human Rights Commission's recommendation regarding the issuance of educational documents to students with unpaid school fees at basic education institutions. The Cabinet tasked the Ministry of Education with reviewing the proposal in coordination with relevant agencies to determine its feasibility, with a report due within 30 days. The government remains committed to its Thailand Zero Drop Out policy aimed at reducing student dropouts to zero while safeguarding children's educational rights as provided by the Constitution and international human rights conventions to which Thailand is a signatory.
