In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.
The Thai government has tried to imbue civic education in the country's education policy and practices. Indeed, there is the National Education Act 1999. Yet a tangible outcome has been yet to be seen.
