In formulating the Twelfth National Economic and Social Development Plan, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) adhered to the 20-year National Strategy framework (2017- 2036), the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Thailand 4.0 Policy, as well as other reform agendas.

The National Strategy is to be translated into action through the five-year National Economic and Social Development Plans, commencing with the Twelfth Plan. Each strategy within the Twelfth Plan lays out development agendas as well as flagship projects which need to be accomplished in order to prepare human capital, society and the economy for future challenges. Clear implementation mechanisms as well as monitoring and evaluation procedures are also identified to bring about genuine development that is effective, beneficialm and sustainable for all.