Problems on the Autonomy of Public Organizations in Thailand

Abstract

Public organizations intentions and objectives were to provide public services specific to society and culture. It was considered an innovation of a government organization. It aims for efficiency and effectiveness in management. It makes the most of resources and performs missions primarily without profit but still able to earn income (money) from collecting fees and service charges according to the mission specified by law which was the autonomy under supervision in action which is regarded as a unique function of a public organization. However, this study found some problems arising from the autonomy of public organizations that may caused by ignorance and misunderstandings of the importance of the autonomy of public organizations or there are no sufficient scope or minimum standards important matters, affecting how public services performance. Therefore, if those involved realize, understand, and value the autonomy of public organizations or establish a minimum scope or standard for conducting important matters without affecting the principle of autonomy.  It will result in effective public services performances.