An Evidence-Based Policy Framework for Enhancing English Language Learning through Digital Technologies in Thai Higher Education

Authors

  • Amporn Sa-ngiamwibool

    English Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
  • Darunee Chooprayoon

    English Department, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Krirk University, Bangkok 10220, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i6.9616
Received: 22 April 2025 | Revised: 16 May 2025 | Accepted: 30 May 2025 | Published Online: 16 June 2025

Abstract

This study proposes a comprehensive policy framework for integrating digital technology to enhance English language acquisition in Thai higher education. The paper offers evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to address the need for alignment between digital change and educational practices. Based on qualitative analyses of policy documents and educational reports, the research delineates three principal findings: (1) current policies prioritize the integration of digital technologies within curricula, proficiency standards, faculty development, and institutional support services to enhance language learning outcomes; (2) institutional guidelines concentrate on language proficiency benchmarks, technology integration, and assessment practices, establishing a basis for forthcoming language education reforms; and (3) emerging trends in Thai higher education encompass the growing utilization of mobile applications, online platforms, and immersive technologies, despite ongoing challenges concerning access, equity, and quality assurance. Government initiatives such as the Digital Education Excellence Platform facilitate the integration of digital tools that offer opportunities for international collaboration and personalized learning. The research endorses the proposed policy framework, highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence-driven technology to enhance English language proficiency. This study provides a strategic framework for institutional innovation and policy alignment while contributing to the ongoing discourse on sustainable digital integration in language education.

Keywords:

Blended Learning; Digital Technologies; English Language Learning; Thai Higher Education; Policy Framework

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Sa-ngiamwibool, A., & Chooprayoon , D. (2025). An Evidence-Based Policy Framework for Enhancing English Language Learning through Digital Technologies in Thai Higher Education. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(6), 1019–1052. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i6.9616

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