Make Thailand Competitive Through Good Education

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Dr. Teerakiat Jareonsettasin, Thailand's Former Minister of Education, as he challenges conventional wisdom about educational reform. Discover his unique perspective on the current education system and its design to produce mass followers. Learn how Dr. Teerakiat applies Harvard Business School's concept of competitiveness to analyze the education system, revealing insights into the lack of competition among schools, weak bargaining power of students, and strong influence of teachers and civil servants. Examine the barriers and regulations that hinder potential new entrants in the education sector. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Teerakiat's extensive background as a child psychiatrist, education administrator, and policy maker in both Thailand and the UK. Understand the importance of creating an antithesis to the current system to enhance Thailand's national competitiveness through education.