Deputy Minister of Education Akkanat conducted an inspection of the Learning Promotion Office (LPO) and found that textbooks from 2008 are still in use. He instructed the LPO director to provide an explanation by 5 May and committed to advancing a major curriculum reform to align with the modern era.
On 1 May 2026, Mr. Akkanat Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education and supervisor of the Learning Promotion Office (LPO), visited multiple LPO sites to assess the status of learning management and the provision of non-formal education services to the public. During his visits, he discovered that some libraries and learning centers were still using textbooks based on the 2008 curriculum, which may not reflect current learning contexts and essential skills.
Following calls from a Member of Parliament from the People’s Party to review the standards of these textbooks, Mr. Akkanat affirmed that the Ministry of Education has not ignored these concerns. He ordered the LPO director to urgently gather facts and prepare a detailed explanation by 5 May to clarify the matter publicly.
He also emphasized the importance of a thorough review across all dimensions: the curriculum content, the textbook development process, the selection and dissemination of learning materials, and the effectiveness of their practical use in the field. Input from teachers, learners, and stakeholders must be considered to ensure the evaluation is fair, transparent, and accurately reflects reality.
Furthermore, if the investigation reveals deficiencies or areas needing improvement, swift corrective actions will follow. These include updating the curriculum, modernizing textbooks, and designing content aligned with future skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, to truly enhance the quality of non-formal education for learners of all ages.
Mr. Akkanat added that the Ministry of Education aims to strengthen the LPO as a key mechanism to reduce educational disparities and provide accessible learning opportunities for all population groups. Continuous system-wide improvements will proceed alongside the integration of technology and learning innovations to ensure non-formal education remains high-quality and responsive to today’s global changes.