Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has ordered stricter specifications for student admissions in the 2026 academic year, emphasizing that "bribes" (informal payments) must be zero. Attention is focused on Triam Udom Suksa School, which will hold its main entrance exam on March 7th.
According to Thai News Agency, the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has intensified measures for student enrollment in grades 7 and 10 for the 2026 academic year. Mr. Pichet Phophakdee, Secretary-General of OBEC, emphasized the policy of transparency, instructing all regional education offices and schools nationwide to strictly adhere to the guidelines to prevent corruption involving bribery in exchange for school placements. This year, scrutiny has been intensified by both the Ministry of Education and external agencies such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to guarantee fairness for all parents and students. He expressed confidence that the rigorous verification system will eliminate bribery from educational institutions.
The main highlight is the entrance exam for Triam Udom Suksa School, where an estimated ten thousand students are expected to apply. Mr. Wisanu Thrapsombat, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), is scheduled to inspect the exam venues on March 7th, the day of the entrance exam for Grade 10 at Triam Udom Suksa School, after applications opened in late February. OBEC has instructed school administrators to prepare the venues and strictly supervise the exam supervisors to prevent any form of cheating, as Triam Udom Suksa School is one of the most competitive schools in the country.
However, the timeline for general admissions to grades 7-10 (M.1-M.4) begins March 19th. For the remaining secondary school admissions calendar, general classroom applications will open between March 19-23, 2026. For grade 7 (M.1), the entrance exam will be held on March 28th, and the lottery will be held on March 30th. Meanwhile, the official results for Triam Udom Suksa School will be announced on March 17th, and enrollment will take place on March 21st. The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) confirms that the overall admission process for special classrooms has been smooth and will maintain this standard of transparency until the end of the enrollment process at all levels.