The document discusses higher education in Thailand. It outlines the key governing bodies that oversee education, including the Ministry of Education and various commissions that oversee basic, vocational, and higher education. The Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has authority over degree-granting institutions and promotes academic freedom and excellence. There are over 150 public and private universities in Thailand that are subject to quality assurance reviews and assessments by the CHE. Public universities have more autonomy over curriculum while private universities have more operational autonomy but tighter controls.