Bangkok: The government has expressed satisfaction with Thailand's advancement in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings, reporting an improvement of five places, with enhanced scores across all three evaluated areas. According to Thai News Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Patthadarasmi Thongslueykorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced the positive results for Thai education in the PISA 2025 assessment. The average scores for Thai students showed an increase in Science (432 points, up 23 points), Mathematics (407 points, up 13 points), and Reading (392 points, up 13 points), elevating Thailand's ranking from 58th in 2022 to 53rd in 2025.
The improvement is notable not only in the ranking but also in the across-the-board score increases, indicating advancements in students' reasoning, analytical thinking, and information comprehension. Thailand is among the few countries where average scores have risen significantly compared to the 2022 assessment.
The 2025 results also highlighted a rise in the percentage of students achieving competencies at or above the basic level, with science seeing a 12% increase, mathematics a 9% rise, and reading a 6% increase. This signifies not only an overall improvement but also progress at the individual student level, allowing them to apply their knowledge practically.
Captain Patthadarasmi attributed these results to the collective efforts of teachers, administrators, students, parents, and relevant agencies in advancing Thai education. The government plans to build on these outcomes to offer tangible benefits for students.
The Deputy Spokesperson emphasized the importance of PISA as a tool for educational development, beyond just a ranking mechanism. The assessment provides critical data for directing educational strategies, with the government planning to analyze PISA results at various levels to tailor educational improvements to specific student needs.
Additionally, the PISA 2025 included an evaluation of digital learning, where Thailand scored 476 points in computational problem-solving, underscoring the need to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the digital realm.
In preparation for future assessments, the Ministry of Education is set to enhance the AI Framework for students and teachers, aiming for completion within the year. This initiative will introduce "media and AI literacy" skills from primary education, ensuring students can critically assess information and responsibly use AI.
Looking ahead to PISA 2029, there will be a new focus on assessing Media and AI Literacy, emphasizing the ability to discern information accuracy and responsibly utilize AI. Hence, current efforts are directed towards equipping students with these essential skills.
The PISA 2025 assessment involved 8,547 students from 273 educational institutions, representing various educational frameworks in Thailand.