National Maritime Security Plan of Thailand (2023-2027).

The overall objective of the National Maritime Security Plan of Thailand (2023-2027) is set as: Thailand will efficiently manage and control sea threats in all dimensions. The specific objectives includ: 1. To protect and uphold the sovereignty, marine authority, and maritime rights of the nation, conserving marine resources and ecosystems, maintaining the balance of power at sea; 2. To manage and control maritime activities, prevent and combat sea threats in various forms that affect people's livelihoods and properties; 3. To conserve, preserve, and develop marine resources and marine environment, ensuring sustainable benefits from the sea and enhancing marine-related activities for balanced and sustainable economic development; 4. To ensure security, rights, and improve the quality of life of people engaged in maritime activities, in line with the suitability of the sea in all aspects; 5. To promote and facilitate the development of Thailand's marine economy, including effective management, ensuring sustainable utilization of marine resources; 6. To enhance Thailand's role in promoting cooperation in maritime security and stability on the international stage; 7. To develop public-sector marine management, enhance the capabilities of personnel, and promote knowledge management, safeguarding the benefits of the nation's marine resources, encouraging the active participation of all sectors efficiently and ethically.
The strategies for maritime development in Thailand focuses on enhancing national stability, resolving conflicts, vigilance, monitoring situations, and fostering international cooperation. There are five key sub-strategies: 1. Empowering Citizens: Prioritizing governance and capacity-building among people engaged in marine-related activities. This involves improving quality of life, labor utilization, public health, and providing assistance and support to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. 2. Balanced Resource Management: Emphasizing the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of marine resources. This strategy aims to ensure equitable participation from all stakeholders utilizing marine resources, fostering sustainability and reducing adverse impacts on marine ecosystems. 3. Knowledge Enhancement: Promoting fisheries in accordance with the law and incorporating diverse perspectives in marine resource management. The focus is on integrating knowledge, scientific understanding, and effective governance to minimize negative impacts on marine ecosystems. 4. Community Resilience: Developing communities' resilience and safety, especially those directly benefiting from marine resources. This involves empowering and securing the well-being of people and communities, ensuring their safety, and promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources. 5. Conservation and Utilization: Emphasizing the conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources, including marine biodiversity. This approach involves understanding the needs and potential benefits from marine resources and encouraging responsible practices among the public. These strategies aim to maintain stability, security, and democratic values in the country while preserving marine resources and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.