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In 1969, the Private College Act B.E. 2512 (1969) was enacted for social suitability so that the
private sector can establish the institutes for higher education. Later, as a result of the revision on the Private
College Law, the Private College Act B.E. 2522 (1979) was enacted as well as this Act B.E. 2535 (1992)
(particularly in some articles). As for present situation suitability the Private College Act B.E. 2546 (2003)
has been promulgated. Meanwhile, the Private Higher Education Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and the Private
Higher Education Act (Section 2) B.E. 2535 (1992) were cancelled. According to this Act, the Private
Higher Education Institutes are still divided into 3 types, namely universities, institutes and colleges.
Statistics on higher education were obtained from Commission on Higher Education, that
presented statistics data on student enrollments, graduates and teachers, etc., but excluded the
Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Royal Navy Academy, Royal Airforce Academy, Police Academy
and Asian Institute of Technology.
The Survey on Reading of Population; National Statistical Office started carrying out this
survey in 2003, covering only the population aged 6 years and over. Since 2008 the NSO extended the
coverage to cover also the children aged below 6 years. The objectives of the survey are to obtain
information regarding reading behavior of the Thai population so as to develop and promote reading
behavior, as well as to monitor and evaluate of the related programs.
Reading of the children aged below 6 years refers to the children’s reading themselves out of study
times, including the adults’ reading for them.
Reading refers to reading all kinds of books out of study time and working hours, including reading
via electronic media, i.e. internet, CD except, SMS and E-mail.
Religion information is obtained from Office of National Buddhism, Office of the Prime Minister.
Thai people have right and to choose their religions. Religion is closely related to culture. Religion
is a spiritual milestone of whole population. In addition, religion has important role to play in promoting good
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