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“ประเทศไทยในอนาคต Future Thailand : มิติที่ 2 สังคม ชนบท ท้องถิ่น” โดย สถาบันพระปกเกล้า

and sustainability must start from the bottom of society, namely rural society. It can

be said that the desirable scene and policy suggestion proposed by the research
team are the guidelines that will drive Thai society to achieving the desired goals of
the national strategy.

4) A sustainable and balanced society includes social elements in line with the royal
initiative of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which seeks for all Thai people

and every organization and sector to adopt the sufficiency economy philosophy. This
philosophy includes moderation, rationality, and immunity under the condition of

knowledge and virtue. The desirable society proposed by the research team is the
one that must adhere to these three principles.

The development of a sustainable and balanced society will accumulate wealth for
the country as it makes rural society a base for food production. This type of prosperity is
not merely concerned with economic wealth, but also the wealth of social and natural
capital. The proposed measures, such as welfare for agricultural workers, will help ensure
occupational security. In addition, in terms of stability, the suggested measures such as

welfare for agriculture labor will strengthen career stability. Principles and approaches to
agriculture under the concept of a sustainable and balanced society will be the building
blocks of social stability, food security, and economic stability. This will further enhance the

dignity of rural people and also help the country pursue sustainable development. Careers
and employment in rural areas will be restored and maintained in a sustainable
environment. People can pass on their values and culture to the next generation as well as
uphold the value of cultural heritage with pride in protecting and sustaining a balanced and

sustainable society.
It also creates a society with social immunity, maintains food security, offers safe
areas in crises, and benefits Thailand’s long-term development.

Policy Recommendations

To create a sustainable and balanced society according to the presented sceneries,
the research team has a recommendation for developing the country as follows:

1. Recommendation for outlining the direction of Thailand future development

The desired scenario is a sustainable and balanced society. This type of society is In
line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aims to enhance people’s living

standards.

Among the 17 development goals, there are goals, driven by the bottom level

through local and rural community processes that is consistent with the scenery of the

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