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Right and Freedom to Homeschooling

Chanintr Ketprach*

Abstract

Since the endorsement of the National Education Act in 1999, and in
accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Committee on the Rights of the Child
(CRC), it has been legally possible for parents to choose to educate their children at
home in Thailand. Despite this official endorsement, however, homeschooling continues

to face a number of obstacles.

After studying the problems, the National Human Rights Commission
suggested to the Ministry of Education and the Office of Basic Education Commission
that it explore various ways to facilitate, support and actively promote homeschooling
as a viable alternative to more conventional options available through the formal,
non-formal, and informal education systems. This is seen as an important step in
guaranteeing a quality education for all.

Key issues to be addressed include the introduction of policy and initiatives

to: raise awareness and build understanding among stakeholders on administrative
procedures and ministerial regulations; encourage engagement with strategic partners
including business leaders and local communities as potential educators to ensure
relevance of content; and provide quality assurance through guaranteed educational
standards.

Keyword: Rights and freedom in education, Right to education, Freedoms in
education, Education management, Educational, Family

* Human Rights Inspector, Office of the National Human Rights Commission