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The subject of policy analysis in Thailand is less examined than in Western societies. This is the first English-language book to engage in a detailed, comprehensive and current study of policy analysis in Thailand.
Providing a broad view of history, styles and methods, it examines policy analysis both within and beyond executive government, revealing the role of parties, the military and interest groups.
It will be a valuable resource for policy analysis researchers and practitioners, and as a comparison with other volumes in the International Library of Policy Analysis series.
Ora-orn Poocharoen is Founding Director of the School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University.
Piyapong Boossabong is Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University.
Introduction - Ora-orn Poocharoen and Piyapong Boossabong
Part 1: History, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand
1. History and styles of policy analysis in Thailand - Piyapong Boossabong
2. Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations - Arunee Santhitiwanich
Part 2: Policy analysis within executive government
3. Policy analysis in central government - Theerapat Ungsuchaval
4. Policy analysis in Thai local governments - Pobsook Chamchong
5. Collaboration, networks and policy analysis in Thailand - Chatthip Chaichakan
Part 3: Policy analysis beyond executive government
6. Monarchy and Thai meta-policy: the early years of Rama X’s reign - Khorapin Phuaphansawat and Puangchon Unchanam
7. The role of the Thai military in policy analysis: unpacking three faces of the military in the non-military policy domain - Wasin Punthong
8. Parliamentary committees, legislative supporting agencies and policy advice - Tatchalerm Sudhipongpracha
9. The role of expert policy advisory boards, consultants and think tanks in policy analysis - Ora-orn Poocharoen, Patamawadee Jongruck, Phanuphat Chattragul and Malinee Khumsupa
10. Political movements as expression of public opinion for agenda setting in Thailand - Watcharabon Buddharaksa
Part 4: Political parties and interest groups in policy analysis
11. Political parties and policy analysis - Chanintorn Pensute
12. Business associations and policy analysis - Warathida Chaiyapa and Vorapat Chutima
13. The role of the community sector and civil society in policy analysis - Theerapat Ungsuchaval and Wachirawat Ariyasirichot
14. The influence of Thailand’s social movements on policy analysis - Nattakant Akarapongpisak
Part 5: Policy analysis education and research
15. Policy analysis instruction in Thailand - Piyakorn Whangmahaporn
16. Non-traditional policy studies in Thailand - Theerapat Ungsuchaval
17. Policy research in academic institutions - Chumphol Aunphattanasilp
18. Transition and prospects of Thai policy analysis - Ora-orn Poocharoen and Piyapong Boossabong