Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) and evidence-based decision making have been central to Thailand’s transformation since the 2017 Constitution. Many of the aspirations of the Thai constitution are woven into the Thai National Strategy (2018-2037), the Twelfth National Economic and Social Development Plan, and the “Thailand 4.0” strategy. Thailand’s 2019 Act on Legislative Drafting and Evaluation of Law, along with a series of secondary, follow-up rules (decrees, regulations, notification, and resolutions) focussing on impact analysis (ex ante and ex post) and stakeholder engagement have solidified GRPs in Thailand’s legal framework.
The OECD first conducted a diagnostic scan of Thailand’s regulatory management and oversight reforms in 2020 to assess whether Thailand’s action plan was fit for purpose and to make recommendations on implementation. This regulatory policy review provides an opportunity to take stock of the changes Thailand’s regulatory framework has undergone over the last five years and assess how the framework been implemented. Most importantly, this review is an opportunity to fine-tune Thailand’s regulatory framework in order to ensure it is aligned with Thailand’s overall development strategy and international best practices.
This report presents the OECD recommendations on how Thailand can improve its RIA framework and practice. These recommendations are based on an analysis of the strengths and challenges, as well as on extensive engagement with stakeholders, within and external to the Thai administration. They also draw on lessons learnt from RIA implementation in a range of countries, a benchmarking of RIA-related best practices, and guidance material from relevant jurisdictions.
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