The evolution of Thailand's decentralisation
Under King Chulalongkorn's bureaucratic reforms of 1892 decentralisation was not introduced because Thailand needed to strengthen central government to ensure control of the national administration system rather than risking decentralisation
The admistrative reforms of 1892 then only focused on the national administration system
THIS made the policy made by central government could be implemented more effectively
However the main purpose was to make certain the Thai central government was empowered and had sufficient strength to remain an independent nation state and so protect itself from colonialism
The national administrative reforms during King Chulalongkorn's regime were not only a foundation but also a turning point towards the present admistrative system
Soon after the reform agenda was announced making Thailand sent higher level government officials abroad on a tour of inspection to gain ideas for reform .Government at the provincial level was also subject to change to make the administrative system more effective