Summary: | This research aimed to study Vietnamese youths’ desire for continuing education. The sample consists of 1,213 students answering questionnaires and 45 students making conversations. The instruments were questionnaires and questions. Analysis of information calculated is a percentage and standard deviation. The results of the research were as follows: 64.60% of Vietnamese youth desired continuing education. Vietnamese youth who do not desire continuing education is 11.50% and 22.30% were not sure. Vietnam country is the most desirable. Korea, Singapore, and Japan are ranked next. 2.30% of people want to study in Thailand. The three most majors which Vietnamese youths want to study in Thailand are Tourism and Hotel, Business Management, and Economics. The most desirable careers are tourists, soldiers, policemen, and businessmen. Gender and the career of parents influenced choosing the target country for further education. Parents’ careers also influence choosing occupations. Vietnamese youth want to study in developed countries such as America, European countries, Australia, and East Asia more than in Thailand. Some students study the Thai language. Some institutes arrange to study in Thailand. The most important factor influencing studying in Thailand is having jobs. The next are having accommodation and scholarships.
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