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Book SynopsisThis book represents the first systematic overview of policy analysis in Thailand. By providing an overview of the history, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand, it will be a valuable resource for policy analysis researchers and practitioners.
Table of ContentsIntroduction - 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
