Inside the Surge of Chinese Families to Thailand’s International Schools

A surge of Chinese migration to Thailand is fueling an international school enrollment boom in the Southeast Asian nation. Photo by Jitsiree Thongnoi.

Driven by the affordability of living expenses and education fees, Chinese expatriates have ranked Thailand among the top destinations for relocation, especially after COVID-19. As a result, the international school sector has experienced growth despite Thailand’s low domestic birth rate.

CGSP spoke with experts in Bangkok to learn more about why Chinese families are opting out of the intensely competitive school system back home to enroll their children in international schools in Thailand.

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