Public reform under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017)
Keywords:
Public Reform, Public Administration Reform , National Reform, Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 (2017) , Evolution of Thai Bureaucratic Reform , New Public Management (NPM) , Achievements of Bureaucratic ReformAbstract
The Public Reform, pursuant to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560, is fundamentally guided by three core objectives: 1) the establishment of national tranquility, unity, reconciliation, and sustainable development; 2) the cultivation of a peaceful, just, and equitable society; and 3) the enhancement of the well-being and quality of life for the populace, along with their engagement in national development.
An assessment of the achievements of this Public Reform against these three objectives during its initial five-year period (B.E 2561–2565) indicates a significant limitation. Given the relatively short timeframe and the abstract nature of the overarching reform objectives, a definitive evaluation of the actual reform outcomes is not yet feasible. Consequently, practical evaluation has been restricted solely to appraising the operational performance of the specific plans, projects, and activities stipulated within the reform agenda for the initial five-year phase.
Therefore, the Public Reform mandated by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 must necessarily continue. This continuation will be realized by integrating the reform plan as a component of the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (B.E. 2566 - 2570).
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