THAILAND
52 Thai universities reduce tuition fees
Thailand’s Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Suwit Mesinsee has announced that 52 universities are reducing tuition fees to help students amid the COVID-19 crisis, reports The Nation Thailand.With the pandemic affecting the economy and even students indirectly, the ministry had sought cooperation from higher education institutions to help students and reduce the financial burden on their parents and guardians, who are suffering from an economic slowdown, by having universities consider lower education fees to be collected from students in the upcoming semester.
So far, 52 universities are reducing enrolment fees, extending tuition payment terms and lowering or returning service fees. Some have also established a student aid fund.
Full report on The Nation Thailand site