Abstract This paper takes a closer look at ASEAN community covering its overview, aims and purposes, fundamental principles, Charter, Asia opportunities, ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, benefits of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), current situation, Thailand & ASEAN Community, Thai Society in preparation for the ASEAN Community, Thailand’s English Proficiency, Thailand English Teaching Project 2012, keeping in view the purposes of ASEAN Community and the rapid changes in the region, in which Thailand and all other ASEAN member countries must prepare themselves well enough to cope with the strategic changes taking place in their own region and across the globe.