During the Tenth Plan, the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy was applied
extensively in Thailand’s development, resulting in greater resilience in various aspects of
Thai society, enabling Thailand to cope effectively with the impacts of the 2008 global
economic crisis. This achievement was well reflected in the Green and Happiness Index (GHI)
of 65-67 percent, with contribution from strong economic performance, high employment,
strong communities and family ties. However, major obstacles remain, such as political
unrest, environmental and ecological degradation, low quality of education, and severe drug
problems.