Bangkok: The Teachers' Council of Thailand (TCT) has successfully delivered textbooks to every student for the first time in five years, resulting in government savings of over 255 million baht.
According to Thai News Agency, the Office of the National Education Commission (ONEC) expressed satisfaction with the 2026 textbook printing project, which achieved full textbook delivery to students before the school year commenced. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone, saving the government a substantial sum. The ONEC emphasized the importance of its "Ethical Agreement," which is both transparent and verifiable.
Mr. Nansuchat Kladsuk, Deputy Secretary-General of the Teachers' Welfare and Well-being Promotion Committee (SKSC), reported that the printing and delivery process for the 2026 academic year textbooks proceeded without complaints for the first time in five years. The success is attributed to an improved management system focusing on transparency and accountability. External agencies, such as the Budget Bureau, the Comptroller General's Department, and the Anti-Corruption Organization (Thailand) or ACT, played a crucial role in monitoring the process, ensuring adherence to a code of ethics from preparation to final acceptance.
The Teachers' Council of Thailand's Trading Organization has achieved 100% textbook delivery to warehouses and receiving points nationwide, a noteworthy accomplishment ensuring students receive their materials before the school year begins. Deliveries, which started on May 9, 2026, were facilitated by cooperation from printing companies, efficiently preventing shortages.
Ms. Chonnikarn Suebchana, Deputy Secretary-General of the TCT and chair of the committee drafting the Terms of Reference (TOR), highlighted the incorporation of the "Integrity Pact" process involving the Comptroller General's Department, Ministry of Finance, and the Anti-Corruption Organization (Thailand). This process guarantees adherence to good governance, transparency, and accountability across all stages, including procurement and electronic bidding. Through independent monitoring, the TCT secured a contract for 754.3 million baht, significantly reducing the planned budget of 1,010 million baht and saving more than 255 million baht, over 25% of the allocated budget.
This achievement not only conserves national budget and taxpayer funds but also positively impacts educational quality by ensuring timely textbook delivery. It alleviates burdens on schools, teachers, and parents, while enhancing confidence in the management of the Teachers' Council of Thailand. This progress has garnered praise as a pivotal step in educational reform and budget management.