Thai children's intelligence quotients have stood at between 87 and 88, significantly lower than international standard range of 100 to 110.
Vice Minister for Education Watchara Phanchet Wednesday disclosed the findings at an academic seminar on how to make Thai children smart.
The findings were based on the latest survey in 2002.
"We have to develop the children both intellectually and physically because they are our country's future," Watchara said. More than 800 educators, health professionals, parents and network for disadvantaged children attended the seminar. The Mental Health Department's Rajanukul Institute organised the event.
The Nation