Educational Quality Assurance in Thailand: To Improve Quality or to Add a Burden?

Authors

  • Nongluk Hemthong Mahasarakham University
  • Natthawat Thanasatchawat Mahasarakham University
  • Gamon Savatsomboon Mahasarakham University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/hepe.v9i2.5404

Keywords:

Quality Assurance, Higher education, Quality, Burden, Thailand

Abstract

This opinion piece considers the levels of quality assurance in Thailand.

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2023-07-25

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Educational Quality Assurance in Thailand: To Improve Quality or to Add a Burden? . (2023). Higher Education Politics and Economics, 9(2), 86-90. https://doi.org/10.32674/hepe.v9i2.5404