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At the provincial level, the Committee on Education, Religion and Culture has been set up in each province chaired by the Governor, with the Provincial Education Superintendent as Secretary of the Committee. Other members are the representatives from various departments within the province and 5 scholars. This committee is responsible for the approval of educational development plan at provincial level in line with the MOE's plan, preparation of annual budget proposal for allocation of funds, coordination of common utilization of resources including follow-up and evaluation of provincial plans/projects. |
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C. Educational Administration at the Local Level |
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The local authorities responsible for the management of education in their own jurisdiction are the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the municipalities including Pattaya City, with financial support from, and under the supervision of, the MOI (Chart 3.4). Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) The BMA is responsible for the provision of local education at several levels and in various types. Apart from providing primary education, it also provides pre-primary education, higher education and non-formal education. In addition, some primary schools have also organized classes at secondary school level since 1992 according to the Project on the Expansion of Educational Opportunities. Bureau of Local Education Administration (BMA) The Bureau of Local Education Administration is the central unit responsible for local education of the Department of Local Education, MOI, while the municipalities are in charge of local educational management in those areas. The responsibilities of local authorities include the provision of formal, non-formal and informal education. |
