The real cost of Thai education. | The Signal Ep 15

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026

Images circulating online appeared to show students discarding their belongings before sitting the highly competitive entrance exam for Triam Udom Suksa School — one of Thailand’s most prestigious high schools.

The photos later turned out to be a misunderstanding, but by then, they had already ignited a national conversation.

This week on The Signal, we examine the deeper issue behind the controversy:
πŸ“š The pressure of high-stakes entrance exams
πŸ“š The prestige economy of elite schools
πŸ“š The widening education gap in Thailand
πŸ“š The mismatched skills of Thai graduates