Thailand's economic and security interests depend not only on having appropriate economic policies, but also on the country's national security agencies. To promote Thailand's national security, the Government will pursue the following policies:

1. Develop the country's national defense system to have sufficient capacity for self-defense and for maintaining the country's economic interests. Strengthen the unity of the people and encourage public participation in the development of a national defense system according to the comprehensive security approach. Support regional peacekeeping operations under the framework of the United Nations.

2. Develop the capabilities of the Thai armed forces. Improve the command structure and management system of the Defense Ministry and the armed forces so that the military is fully prepared to protect the country's national sovereignty and interests.

3. Promote the role of the armed forces in national development, particularly in projects under the royal initiatives and in missions aimed at alleviating poverty. Provide assistance and relief to disaster victims. Participate in efforts aimed at conserving and protecting the destruction of natural resources and the environment.

4. Support the military to cooperate with government agencies, private organizations and the public in seeking concrete solutions to the narcotics problem and in providing treatment for drug addicts.

5. Encourage the military to join with the public sector in providing for public health, education, and vocational training in order to increase the net income of the troops and their families. Special emphasis is placed on disabled veterans as well as family members of veterans who were disabled, crippled or lost their lives in the line of duty.

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