legal issues in government procurement for promoting innovation

Abstract

           The research aims to examine and analyze legal issues related to the government procurement process in Thailand, with a particular focus on legal gaps that facilitate monopolistic practices, violate the principles of free and fair competition, and create ambiguity surrounding the definition of Thai innovation

            The study found that the procurement of products listed in the Thai Innovation List involves legal gaps that allow the use of specific and selective procurement methods, resulting in monopolistic practices and violations of the principles of transparency and value for money. In addition, the definition of “Thai innovation” lacks clarity, particularly regarding the proportion of domestic development, which affects the development of the country’s technological capacity.

           Therefore, relevant laws and regulations should be revised and improved to prevent monopolistic practices, enhance transparency in the procurement process, and clarify the definition of “Thai innovation.” These efforts should also aim to promote free and fair competition in government procurement in order to maximize benefits for the government sector and the general public.