THREE Policy analysis in central government
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Theerapat Ungsuchaval
Abstract
This chapter examines that policy analysis in the central government in Thailand is based on governmental systems including the emergence of the governance mechanisms. Policy analysis at this national level determines the policy development of the whole country. Although the central government, after the 1970s, has not had a monopoly on the policy and governance systems and has started to share its power with non-state actors, it remains the focal point of policy analysis in the country. Governmental and bureaucratic influence over policy analysis has persisted. This chapter also introduces four major developments which characterise the nature of policy analysis in Thailand. The bureaucratic polity and consultative authoritarianism are the main characteristics of national policy analysis in different periods. Corporatism and new governance can be captured in the policy landscape, especially when the Thai government needs to incorporate key business associations and civil society movements into the policy processes.
Abstract
This chapter examines that policy analysis in the central government in Thailand is based on governmental systems including the emergence of the governance mechanisms. Policy analysis at this national level determines the policy development of the whole country. Although the central government, after the 1970s, has not had a monopoly on the policy and governance systems and has started to share its power with non-state actors, it remains the focal point of policy analysis in the country. Governmental and bureaucratic influence over policy analysis has persisted. This chapter also introduces four major developments which characterise the nature of policy analysis in Thailand. The bureaucratic polity and consultative authoritarianism are the main characteristics of national policy analysis in different periods. Corporatism and new governance can be captured in the policy landscape, especially when the Thai government needs to incorporate key business associations and civil society movements into the policy processes.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables vii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Notes on contributors xii
- Editors’ introduction to the series xiv
- Introduction 1
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History, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand
- History and styles of policy analysis in Thailand 11
- Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations 28
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Policy analysis within executive government
- Policy analysis in central government 49
- Policy analysis in Thai local governments 67
- Collaboration, networks and policy analysis in Thailand 88
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Policy analysis beyond executive government
- Monarchy and Thai meta-policy: the early years of Rama X’s reign 107
- The role of the Thai military in policy analysis: unpacking three faces of the military in the non-military policy domain 137
- Parliamentary committees, legislative supporting agencies and policy advice 155
- The role of expert policy advisory boards, consultants and think tanks in policy analysis 170
- Political movements as expression of public opinion for agenda setting in Thailand 186
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Political parties and interest groups in policy analysis
- Political parties and policy analysis 203
- Business associations and policy analysis 219
- The role of the community sector and civil society in policy analysis 230
- The influence of Thailand’s social movements on policy analysis 248
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Policy analysis education and research
- Policy analysis instruction in Thailand 273
- Non-traditional policy studies in Thailand 286
- Policy research in academic institutions 303
- Transition and prospects of Thai policy analysis 320
- Index 337
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables vii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Notes on contributors xii
- Editors’ introduction to the series xiv
- Introduction 1
-
History, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand
- History and styles of policy analysis in Thailand 11
- Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations 28
-
Policy analysis within executive government
- Policy analysis in central government 49
- Policy analysis in Thai local governments 67
- Collaboration, networks and policy analysis in Thailand 88
-
Policy analysis beyond executive government
- Monarchy and Thai meta-policy: the early years of Rama X’s reign 107
- The role of the Thai military in policy analysis: unpacking three faces of the military in the non-military policy domain 137
- Parliamentary committees, legislative supporting agencies and policy advice 155
- The role of expert policy advisory boards, consultants and think tanks in policy analysis 170
- Political movements as expression of public opinion for agenda setting in Thailand 186
-
Political parties and interest groups in policy analysis
- Political parties and policy analysis 203
- Business associations and policy analysis 219
- The role of the community sector and civil society in policy analysis 230
- The influence of Thailand’s social movements on policy analysis 248
-
Policy analysis education and research
- Policy analysis instruction in Thailand 273
- Non-traditional policy studies in Thailand 286
- Policy research in academic institutions 303
- Transition and prospects of Thai policy analysis 320
- Index 337
