according to my definition of country's resources need tobe used eficiendy and carefully, in ord the word self-sufficiency and as create sa tainable benefes and mentioned, that to fulfill the concept develop the nation's Mability peo- gressively of self-sufficiency it is enough to A balance in lechstalony lech- nology hould be used appropriatel implement one fourth, I did not mean while encouraging new develop- menta come from dve vilaarn one fourth of the area, but rather fo A balance in cconomic ar one fourth of the deed. fain: one needs increase carn. ing, reduce expenses, and to punue a decent life. as needed and marking dat satisfied and always ponder about The Concoptual Framo work of self-sufficient buying a new pickup or other liv ing facilities are then not re Economy here means within as conducting themselves accord- proper bounds Royally. ing to the principle of the His Majesty King Bhumibol initiated Mclf-sufficient ccunomy. Adulyadej has advocated the idea of self-sufficient economy since Majesty graciouly grated his accession to uhe throne 50 From the Royal Speech: his advice on self-sufficient eco- years ago. From that time, he has The Concept of Solf-suffi nomy in order for the pouple to lead put his faith in this idea in the cient Economy their lives productively, peacefully agricultural area where farmen The concept of self-sufficient eco- and happily, with dharma to help erophasize productiviry for commer- steer de coune and heart as an es- cial export. nce is grown for sale, nomy is not limited only to the farmers it is applicable to every sential driving clement. and the money canned is used to pervom of every profession. Livi buy rice for family consumption. in both urban and rural areas. For By Maintaining a Balanco When they spend alluf their money. instance, if owners of industrial in the Five Following As- factories and companies op pects Describos the Prin- under a Kelf-sufficient cconomic ciplo of Being Self-reliant em wish to expand a growinz business, they should then proceed Abalance in the state of miad ooe gradually. In case they need to needs to be strong, self-reliant, obtain loans, the amount of moncy compassionate and flexible. Be- thould be reasonable: a uubiuty sides, one should possess a good public inter conscience und place which they ean manage without ests oa a hither prionry, above going bankrupt. under adverse financial situations, people should ones own. not spend their money cztrava- A balance in social affairs: gantly. Farmers who people need to help cach other, this guideline can be successful by strengthenthe community, maintain growing rice and implementing unity, and develop a learning pro- integrated farming according to cess that stems frum a stable and the New Theory practice, even on strong foundation parched land. Those who are not