BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Education will fully implement a paperless e-Office system across all agencies from January 1, 2027, as part of the government’s push to modernize the civil service through digital transformation. Deputy Government Spokesperson Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn said the nationwide rollout will improve administrative efficiency by reducing paperwork, streamlining document management, and enhancing command, coordination, and workflow tracking while increasing transparency and accountability.
Several Ministry of Education agencies, including the Office of the Permanent Secretary and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), have already adopted the e-Office system. The ministry plans to expand the platform to all affiliated agencies before the 2027 deadline. The ministry is also developing a pilot project to integrate personnel management and document administration into a single digital platform, enabling agencies to share information more efficiently. The system is expected to connect with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Labor, and the Ministry of Interior.
Officials said the project places strong emphasis on data security and strict access controls to ensure the safe handling of government information and build public confidence in digital public services.
The e-Office initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize Thailand’s public administration by reducing reliance on paper documents, cutting administrative workloads, and improving communication and coordination between government agencies. According to the government, the transition is expected to reduce administrative costs by 30–40% while improving efficiency, supporting interagency collaboration, and delivering faster and more effective public services. (TNA)
