> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 💰 20% Fall in Thai Education Spend. +40% Global Wind Power Capacity. $80B Spent on Space Programs. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/20-fall-in-thai-education-spend-40-global-wind-power-capacity-80b-spent-on-space-programs/ - Published: 2025-02-04T12:30:21.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-04T12:30:21.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #273 Looks at Thailand’s Education Spend, Global Wind Power Capacity, Expenditure on Space Programs. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Bonjour**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=French%20is%20a%20Romance%20language,Old%20French%20and%20Middle%20French.) 🥐 Israel's Education Ministry announced a plan to integrate [artificial intelligence](https://news.az/news/israel-plans-to-integrate-ai-in-education-system?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (AI) into the country's education system. The 640 MW Yunlin offshore [wind farm](https://energycentral.com/news/640-mw-taiwanese-offshore-wind-project-fully-and-running?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Taiwan, has reached full operation with all 80 turbines installed and generating power. ### Today's Topics 💰 **Education Expenditure.** 20% fall in Thailand’s education spend from 2015 to 2023 💨 **Wind Energy.** 40% rise in global wind power capacity 🚀 **Space.** $80B spent on space programs by the US *For unlimited access to over one million charts,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* ## 💰 20% Fall in Thailand’s Education Spend From 2015 to 2023 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Government_expenditure_on_education_in_Thailand_2013_2023_Billions_THB_HCHUM6LBB0BXMQ3QQOXF.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHUM6LBB0BXMQ3QQOXF?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Thailand's education expenditure peaked at 560B THB in 2015 but declined to 455B THB by 2022, with a slight recovery to 465B THB in 2023\. This trend reflects budget adjustments amid economic challenges. The government aims to enhance educational quality through initiatives like [Thailand 4.0](https://opengovasia.com/2024/04/08/thailand-4-0-education-reform-for-economic-and-social-development/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), focusing on ICT integration and equitable access. ## 💨 40% Rise in Global Wind Power Capacity [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Cumulative_installed_wind_power_capacity_globally_2001_2023_Terawatts_HCHKQR7EAVPDQK7I6PL0.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHKQR7EAVPDQK7I6PL0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global wind power capacity surged from 24 GW in 2001 to over 1,021 GW in 2023, driven by initiatives like the EU’s [REPowerEU Plan](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/repowereu-affordable-secure-and-sustainable-energy-europe%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the [European Wind Power Action Plan](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip%5F23%5F5185?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and the [US Inflation Reduction Act](https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/eere-wind-weto-funding-taxday-factsheet-fy23.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Policies supporting faster permitting, improved auction designs, and expanded financing have catalyzed growth. The [COP28 commitment](https://www.iea.org/reports/cop28-tripling-renewable-capacity-pledge?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 underscores wind energy’s role in achieving net-zero emissions and combating climate change. ## 🚀 $80B Spent on Space Programs by the US [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Government_spending_on_space_programs_by_country_2024_Billions_USD_HCHTU0SN2X5NO9TCWWGL.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTU0SN2X5NO9TCWWGL?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, the United States leads global space spending with nearly $80B, significantly surpassing China’s $19B and the European Space Agency’s $9B. This investment supports key initiatives like [NASA's Artemis program](https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-shares-progress-toward-early-artemis-moon-missions-with-crew/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=NASA%20will%20now%20target%20September,remains%20on%20track%20for%202028.), aimed at returning humans to the Moon by 2025, and advancing Mars exploration. The budget also emphasizes Earth observation, scientific research, and STEM education, reflecting the United States government's commitment to maintaining leadership in space exploration and national security. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* For unlimited access to over one million charts,*[ *request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com