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I briefly read some of these posts and have a few comments. I am an expert in motivation and learning. My research pertains to cultural values and the processes through which individuals are socialized.

Culture and education are multidimensional issues that overlap. A good way to begin to understand these variables is to define what is meant by "Thai culture" and "the quality of education". Providing this foundation will result in a more productive discussion. However, without knowledge of the structure and function of both culture and education (i.e. the variables that provide foundations for their meaning), the question becomes inconsequential.

After 10 years of teaching in various capacities, and five years of research experience, I am quite certain that structure of any educational system significantly relates to its function. But this is nothing new under the sun. Experts can influence almost any psychological and/or social variable deemed necessary for the progress of a system.

So, The short answer to the question of, "Does Thai culture have an impact on the quality of education in Thailand?" is rhetorical. Yes, of course it does. But, most formulas (chemical or otherwise) do not work in only one direction ( A to B ). The question implies that "Thai culture" is the independent variable and "the quality of education" is the dependent variable (i.e. cause and effect). Another important point is that it is difficult to examine how "thai culture" affects "the quality of education" since education is an important variable within the construct of "Thai culture".

I do not have a lot of experience with internet blogs simply because many individuals just want to complain and or give their $0.02 based on whatever knowledge they have or think they have. And when I read the comments about social engineering and various conspiracies, my first thought is to tell people to find a good peer-reviewed article on www.scholar.google.com and start reading. All the answers you seek are already there.

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