Govt advances bureaucratic reform, reduces public service steps

MGR Online•Politics•12d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's government is accelerating bureaucratic reform by implementing a new law to streamline public services and reduce burdens on citizens and businesses.

•The 'Facilitation of Consideration and Public Service Act B.E. 2026' will take full effect on January 4, 2027.
•The new law aims to transform the government into a 'convenience state' by reducing steps, paperwork, and leveraging digital technology.
•Key features include a 'Super License' system for businesses and expedited processes for certain public services.
•The reform aligns with OECD standards, shifting from pre-audits to post-audits and public consultation.

Overview

•The 'Facilitation of Consideration and Public Service Act B.E. 2026' was announced and will take full effect on January 4, 2027.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the government's policy to reform the bureaucratic system into a 'convenience state' to reduce burdens on the public and businesses.
•Government agencies are instructed to prepare and adapt to the new law, including updating public handbooks.
•The reform aims to move Thailand towards international standards by adopting post-audit systems and public consultation, aligning with OECD principles.
•The new law is expected to increase convenience for doing business, enhance national competitiveness, and provide citizens with faster, more efficient public services.
•All ministries and government agencies are urged to rapidly publicize the changes and adjust their work processes to align with the new Act.
•The 'Super License' system, a core component of the reform, is being implemented to simplify business licensing.
•Ratchada Thanadirek highlighted the new Act's effectiveness as a key achievement within the government's initial 90 days.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Reform the bureaucratic system into a "convenience state," reducing burdens on the public and businesses."

ปฏิรูประบบราชการให้เป็น “รัฐอำนวยความสะดวก” ลดภาระประชาชนและภาคธุรกิจ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Talk and do."

พูดแล้วทำ

Ratchada Thanadirek

"The effect of this Act is considered another important achievement of the government's first 90 days."

การมีผลใช้บังคับของพระราชบัญญัติฉบับนี้ ถือเป็นอีกหนึ่งผลงานสำคัญในช่วง 90 วันแรกของรัฐบาล

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายกรัฐมนตรี อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Thailand, championing bureaucratic reform and the 'convenience state' policy.

Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, providing updates on government policies and the bureaucratic reform.

Organization

Prime Minister's Office(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government office from which Ratchada Thanadirek, the spokesperson, delivers official statements.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)

The legislative body where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presented the government's policy statement.

Royal Gazette(ราชกิจจานุเบกษา)

The official publication where the 'Facilitation of Consideration and Public Service Act B.E. 2026' was announced.

OECDℹ️

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, whose standards Thailand aims to meet with its legal reform.

Law

Facilitation of Consideration and Public Service Act B.E. 2026(พระราชบัญญัติการอำนวยความสะดวกในการพิจารณาและการให้บริการแก่ประชาชน พ.ศ. 2026)

The new legislation aimed at reforming bureaucratic processes and improving public services in Thailand.

Policy

Super License System(ระบบ Super License)

A key component of the reformed system that allows businesses to submit a single application for multiple licenses.

Convenience State(รัฐอำนวยความสะดวก)

The core concept of the bureaucratic reform, aiming to make government services easy and efficient for citizens and businesses.