The Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan (2012-2016) is geared toward building on existing capacity and strengthening resilience, based on the nation's social, economic, natural resource and environmental capital. It aims to place people at the center of the development whilst promoting balanced development in all aspects.
Throughout the implementation of the Eleventh Plan, Thailand will inevitably confront internal and external changes that will affect the course of progress. These changes will be uncertain, complex, and unpredictable. Although Thai society has been secure and stable, its structure may be inadequate to withstand future challenges effectively. As a result, the country is exposed to risks of various sorts, including weak public administration, an economic framework unprepared for sustainable development, a loosening of Thai cultural values, a natural resource base and national security that is vulnerable.
The Eleventh Plan will continue to implement the key elements of the “Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy.” To achieve the outcomes that are envisioned, the Sufficiency Economy’s principles will be further implemented. First, “reasonableness” will be applied in analytical work; “moderation” will be used to create a balance between material and spiritual dimensions, between societal self-dependence and global competitiveness, and between rural and urban societies; “resilience” will be achieved by strengthening risk- taking ability in order to withstand internal and external changes