Chaopraya Phra Sadetsurentrathibodi and Development of Thai Education in the Reform Era under Task-oriented Leadership Role

Abstract

This article aims to study the role of Chao Phraya Phra Sadet Surarathathibodi and the development of the Thai educational foundation in the country reform era under task-oriented leadership role. His Highness, Chao Phraya Surintharathibodi played a significant role in the development of Thai education. He took good care of children and sons of the royal court of Thailand in terms of providing education. He was also the pioneer in reforming Thai education since the reform era to the present time. Although he was suffered from his health condition, he still kept working for the country and his people. His actions reflected that he was a dedicated leader who devoted himself into works until reaching the success. From this dedication, he was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during 2016-2017. This study presents his leadership role aiming to provide an example of Thailand’s role model to government officers and teachers.