Four private schools in Bangkok requested closure for the 2026 academic year, while an estimated 20 to 30 private schools nationwide are seeking to shut down amid economic crisis and declining birthrate. Foreign teachers working at private schools have expressed interest in contributing to the fund so they can access its benefits. However, no approval has yet been given for foreign teachers to join the welfare fund. Supaset said four private schools in Bangkok had recently requested permission to close, while an estimated 20 to 30 schools across the country had requested closure for the 2026 academic year. The Education Ministry is preparing to investigate whether additional private schools are planning to request closure for the 2026 academic year.