Bangkok: The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) has announced the postponement of TCAS exams in regions affected by floods and border conflicts. The Ministry of Education has urged schools, parents, and students in these areas to stay updated with announcements from CUPT.

According to Thai News Agency, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Thanun Wongjinda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, stated that CUPT has been closely monitoring the flooding in southern Thailand and ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. Due to concerns over the safety of test takers, CUPT decided to reschedule the TGAT and TPAT 2-5 exams in the affected areas from December 13-15, 2025, to January 17-19, 2026.

The announcement from the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) specifies that the postponement affects examination centers in seven provinces bordering Cambodia: Sisaket, Surin, Buriram, Ubon Ratchathani, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, and Chanthaburi. Students in these provinces will automatically have their exam dates postponed without the need to submit requests.

Furthermore, in the flood-stricken southern provinces of Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat, exam dates will also be automatically postponed. However, exams will proceed as scheduled in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Pattani, and Satun despite some candidates potentially facing travel challenges. CUPT allows these candidates to request rescheduling within the specified period, and new exam venues will be assigned as necessary. Once a rescheduled date is approved, candidates cannot revert to their original exam schedule.

A Ministry of Education spokesperson highlighted the ministry’s ongoing monitoring of the flood and border situations. Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Phromphao and Minister of Education, Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, have expressed their concerns for student safety and rights. They have instructed related agencies to maintain continuous coordination with CUPT and security agencies to ensure decisions reflect the actual conditions and minimize student impact.