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Policy Statement of
The Council of Ministers
of Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai
Delivered to Parliament
on Thursday, 20 November 1997


 

 

Part 1 Policy on Political Affairs, Governance, Civil Service Administration, Security and Foreign Affairs

1. Policy on Political Affairs, Governance, and Civil Service Administration

1.1 Political Reform
1.2 Reform of Civil Service Administration

2. Policy on Security

3. Foreign Policy

Part 2 Economics and Social Development Policy

1. Immediate-policy: Strengthening Stability and Confidence in the economic system

1.1 Expediting the strengthening of economic stability

1.1.1 Solving the problems of the financial sector and boosting liquidity
1.1.2 Sustaining international reserves at a level sufficient to build confidence
1.1.3 Increasing foreign exchange revenues
1.1.4 National Budget Management
1.1.5 Promoting Thriftiness
1.1.6 Creating unity and efficiency in overall economic Policy Management

1.2 Alleviation of economic impact

1.2.1 Alleviating the unemployment problem
1.2.2 Alleviating the cost of living problem
1.2.3 Alleviating social problems

2. Medium-term policy: Structural adjustment and social development

2.1 Strengthening sources of funds for Economic Restructuring

2.2 Restructuring the production system

2.2.1 Restructuring the agricultural sector
2.2.2 Restructuring the industrial sector
2.2.3 Restructuring the service sector

2.3 Increasing the potential of special economic zones to enhance competitiveness

2.4 Infrastructural adjustment

2.4.1 Transportation
2.4.2 Communications
2.4.3 Energy
2.4.4 Public Utilities

2.5 Development of Science and Technology

2.6 Human and Social development

2.6.1 Labour
2.6.2 Education
2.6.3 Religion, Art and Culture
2.6.4 Sports Policy
2.6.5 Public Health Policy
2.6.6 Policy on security and safety of life and property
2.6.7 Policy on consumer protection
2.6.8 Other Policies

2.7 The Management of Natural Resources and the Environment

2.8 Developing Bangkok Metropolis

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