Policy Press

Policy Analysis in Thailand

Edited by Ora-orn Poocharoen and Piyapong Boossabong

Published

May 22, 2023

Page count

356 pages

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International Library of Policy Analysis

ISBN

978-1447367086

Dimensions

244 x 170 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

May 22, 2023

Page count

356 pages

Browse the series

International Library of Policy Analysis

ISBN

978-1447367093

Dimensions

240 x 172 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

May 22, 2023

Page count

356 pages

Browse the series

International Library of Policy Analysis

ISBN

978-1447367093

Dimensions

240 x 172 mm

Imprint

Policy Press
Policy Analysis in Thailand

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