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THE ANALYSIS OF THAI STUDENTS DETERMINANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM |
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| Creator | Hatairat Lertjanyakit |
| Title | THE ANALYSIS OF THAI STUDENTS DETERMINANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM |
| Contributor | Chanchai Bunchapattanasakda |
| Publisher | University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | UTCC International Journal of Business and Economics |
| Journal Vol. | 8 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 59-75 |
| Keyword | Study in the United Kingdom, Study in the United States of America, Higher Education Institution, Study abraod, Thai students, Education in Thailand |
| URL Website | http://ijbejournal.com/ |
| Website title | ijbejournal |
| ISSN | 1906-5582 (paper) |
| Abstract | The analysis in this research paper investigate the determining factors influencing Thai students to study in the Master Degree level in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. This analysis helps the stakeholders in academia, educational development sectors and businesses to understand from the students' perspectives. They are to learn the factors affecting decisions from the demand side and also to improve the ability to provide education from the supply side. This could be important part of the mangement planning and strategy for international student recruitment to the US and UK institutions point of view. Also programmes in Thai institutions can be devised to suit the demand in this changing of trend. The students had shown that they have various views toward their selection of higher education. Most of the students who study abroad use the service from education agents. Many stakeholders believe that Thailand has high opportunities for higher education and for student recruitment to study overseas, also collaboations with local institutions for further programme developments. However, the quality and the cost are the main concerns that need to be taken into account. The English language skills of Thai students I another main barrier for the international education in the country, especially when using English as a medium of teaching. The level of English is not at satisfying standard. The research finding defines the obstable preventing Thai students from going to study abroad, specifically in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It also describes many possibilities for Thai institutions to internationalize and for Education providers to seek opportunities and develop strategies. |
