Inequality in educational opportunity in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nattanicha Chairassamee, Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Wuthiya Saraithong and Navarat Temsumrit

International Journal of Educational Development, 2024, vol. 109, issue C

Abstract: This study provides lower-bound estimates of inequality in educational opportunity from 2020 to 2021—during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. We also analyze the relationship between school- and local-specific characteristics and inequality in educational opportunity. Using school dropout status as a student’s outcome, our study reveals that children’s and parental characteristics were the most relevant circumstances at the primary level. However, at the secondary level, access to computers and the internet were more important circumstances contributing to inequality in educational opportunity. The estimated inequality in educational opportunity in 2021 is slightly higher than that in 2020, indicating an increase in inequality from circumstances beyond children’s control. School quality and local social and economic factors could be potential drivers to improve equality in educational opportunity in Thailand.

Keywords: COVID-19; Education; Inequality in opportunity; Thailand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103083

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