Integrated Budgeting in Thailand: A Case study of Narcotic Integrated Budget Plan

Abstract

This study aims to provide information about the integrated budgeting plan in Thailand detailing planning, implementation of the development and the challenges therein. It is an attempt to make the concept of integrated planning less impervious by exploring contemporary meanings and mechanisms of integrated planning in the Thailand Narcotic Integral Budgeting Plan. Furthermore, the study also aims to provide available information of applications for the integrated budgeting management together with an overview of the literature regarding policy integration and related key concepts. The conclusion reflects on the level of ambition when integrating policies. Since there are few existing studies in the field of policy integration, more case studies will provide further examples for authorized decision-makers or authorized management representatives, scholars, researchers and other readers who are interested in this field to understand the situation and can draw lessons to be learned for both academic and policy related purposes. Overall, this research indicates strong awareness and intent to apply strategic management with the integration budgeting plan model (IBPI) with the intention that this new understanding of an integrated planning model may have broader applicability to similar contexts in Thailand with federated political systems. IBPI outlines the evaluation methods employed and then the main characterizations of integrated planning as integrated tools in Thailand budgeting. The paper concludes by highlighting some challenges to advancing integrated budgeting plans through strategic policy and performance government budgeting.