Thailand's first 20-year national strategy will be ready by May next year after a law took effect. The Act on the Preparation of the National Strategy was published in the Royal Gazette on Monday. Under the law, the National Strategy Commission consists of up to 34 members -- 17 by position and up to 17 experts in different fields. Those coming by position are heads of the following agencies: Defence Ministry (permanent secretary), Royal Thai Armed Forces, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Air Force, National Thai Police, National Security Council, National Economic and Development Board (NESDB), National Farming Council, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Thai Industries, Tourism Council of Thailand and Thai Bankers Association. The committee will draft the national strategy and monitor the implementation.

Source: Bangkok Post July 31, 2017 10:08 UTC