ABSTRACT
The Thailand government has implemented various education policies that contribute to higher enrolment in education but has become aware that these policies might be less effective for poverty alleviation. This study investigates the relationship between expenditure on education and the poverty issue. Using a linear regression analysis, combining district data from 1997–2020 on education expenditure and the poverty issue in Thailand society, the findings show that education spending is significantly related to the severity of poverty and the number of poor households at 5. Reducing the vulnerability of households might provide equal access to these opportunities.
