Block-Based Programming Opens Doors: New Strategies to Boost Computer Science Access for Thai Schools
A wave of educational innovation is making coding more accessible for Thai students and teachers. At the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando, experts discussed block-based programming and a teaching shift that could narrow Thailand’s digital divide and inspire future coders.
Global recognition of computer science as a core future skill highlights a common hurdle for Thai classrooms: English-based coding languages, limited resources, and a shortage of trained teachers. Block-based programming lets learners snap together visual blocks to create programs, bypassing complex syntax. A senior leader in computer science education notes that block-based tools support learning in students’ local languages and reduce language barriers. When traditional languages like Pascal, C++, or Python are used, much of the coding environment relies on English; block-based approaches can enable Thai, Malay, or other languages, helping students say, “I can program,” much sooner.