12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017 – 2021).

This 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017 – 2021) is a multi-sectoral policy document. It is the five-year country development plan that translates the long-term 20-year National Strategy (2017-2036) into action. Significant development targets developed in the Plan are as follows: (1) Thai people have the characteristics of good citizens; (2) Income and poverty inequality are reduced. All Thai people should be able to access quality social services equally. The 40 percent with the lowest income (the lowest 40 percent) should have at least 15 percent higher income; (3) The economic system is strong and competitive; (4) Natural capital and environmental quality can support green growth as well as food, power, and water security; (5) National security, independence and sovereignty, social security, social cohesion, positive image, and country confidence are increased; (6) The public management system is efficient, up-to-date, transparent, and accountable, and also decentralized and involving popular participation.