The article examines factors contributing to unequal access to education in Nakornnayok Thailand, including individual environmental factors and government policies. It evaluates the effectiveness of government education subsidies in promoting equal opportunity. The article uses the Opportunity Incidence Analysis (OIA) method to compare the distribution and equality of educational opportunity with the role of government expenditure. The article is particularly relevant for those interested in education policy in developing countries and the use of OIA as a tool for policy analysis. The objective of this research is to examine the allocation and equitability of educational opportunities, as well as the efficacy of government expenditure in Nakhon Nayok Province. This study utilizes data from the Household Socio-Economic Survey conducted by the National Statistical Office. The years after the implementation of the policy were 2017 and 2020. The findings indicate that implementing a 15-year tuition-free education program and allocating public funds toward education yield positive outcomes. Education exerts a significant impact on the availability of educational possibilities. The Human Opportunity Index in Education (Nakorn Nayok) experienced an average gain of 1% across all levels of public school in 2020, indicating an improvement in students' education compared to 2017. Moreover, studies at the provincial level emphasize the positive impacts of a densely populated region with sufficient fundamental infrastructure. In conclusion, the study determined that the allocation of benefits from education policy is equitable, notwithstanding lingering disparities.

Authors:
Ravipan Saleepon, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Ravipan Saleepon is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Srinakharinwirot University Bangkok Thailand.

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