However, a massive skills shortage in the country’s vocational training system now threatens these economic goals. Severe Skills Shortage: Only about 150,000 out of one million vocational students actually possess the specific skills required by modern industries. Training Teachers for the Digital AgeYou cannot teach modern digital skills without highly trained and confident classroom teachers. The Massive Vocational Education ShortfallDespite clear success in public primary schools, Thailand’s vocational education system tells a very different story. Why Vocational Training is Falling BehindSeveral deep-rooted social problems stop many vocational students from reaching their full career potential.