The Study of Thailand’s State-Owned Enterprises based on Firm in The Organizational Economists’ Approach

Authors

  • Pattarapong Salakshna Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Organizational Economic Theory, Theory of The Firm Transaction Cost, Agency, State-Owned Enterprise

Abstract

In the Past, an analysis of Thailand's State-Owned Enterprises generally concentrated on conceptual frameworks and a paradigm of government bureaucracy which had influenced on the system theory concept only. This case was based on overall operation and performance which was an only side to be measured as to the efficiency and effectiveness of the State-Owned Enterprises. Thus, this leads to discourse that says "Thailand's State-Owned Enterprises are large but without potential and are lacking in mobility strategy"

          In order to explore these issues in the present, this paper is going to analyze the State-Owned Enterprise information, provided by the authorities and state officials in the form of interviews and questions answered. Questioning issues where based on Theory of The Firm, Transaction Cost and Agency Cost. The State Owned Enterprises that perform well, will have an operational capability to make a profit (Net Profit Margin) avoiding a negative profit margin, or at least that can be considered necessary to maintain government expenses. Moreover, State-Owned Enterprise should have the economic Ethics to provide good governances of both internal and external organizations.

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2019-12-30

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Salakshna, P. (2019). The Study of Thailand’s State-Owned Enterprises based on Firm in The Organizational Economists’ Approach. Journal for Developing the Social and Community, 6(2), 489–512. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/article/view/233213

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