Population Policy

The Fourth National Economic and Social Development Plan
 (1977-1981). Part III, Chapter 8, p.290-291.

Date:     1977-1981

Source:     Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Development Board, Bangkok, Thailand

Subject:     population policy, development, women, community development, training, employment

4.3   Guidelines and Measures

The following guidelines are to be used in creating a more meaningful role for women in the social and economic development process: -

4.3.1  Educational Measures

1. Follow-up study courses are to be organized for women in rural areas to enable them to participate more ably and with more responsibilities in local development activities.
   
   

2. Out-of-school education that will be provided for women will emphasise the equality principle which will be applied to men and women (Ministry of Education, State Universities Department).

4.3.2  Economic and Occupational Measures

1. Men and women will be given equal chances for promotion in government service and the number of female staff will be increased. Measures will be applied to ensure equal pay and security for men and women.
   
   

2. Government agencies and private institutions will be encouraged to co-operate in organizing training courses for women in order to enhance their skills in accordance with local needs.

4.3.3  Revisions and Modifications of Laws

1. Laws that prevent a fair and equal treatment of women are to be revised and modified, including legislation to protect female workers in various occupations.
   
   

2. Criminal punishment will be made more severe and suppression will be intensified for those who force or lure women into illegal occupations.

4.4   Objectives and Plans

4.4.1  Short-Term Plans

1. Training courses for women are to be organized in community development areas in 70 provinces on food and nutrition, cottage industry, family development in agricultural society, the forming of groups and family planning. The following targets have been set for the Fourth Plan:-
   (a) Basic training will be given to 1,400 groups or 42,000 people.
   (b) Follow-up education will be given to 1,900 groups or 18,900 people
   (c) Vocational training will be given to 710 groups or 26,300 people.
   
   

2. Young girls will be given a better education and will learn skills for future vocations. Targets which have been set are as follows:-
   (a) Provision of intensive training courses for young girls: 25 groups for 1,250 people.
   (b) Provision of short training courses for young girls: 17 groups for 3,350 people.
   (c) Provision of training in special activities: 15 groups.

4.4.2  Medium-and Long-Term Plans. 

To achieve the above mentioned objectives relating to the development to the role of women, the National Economic and Social Development Board will co-operate with the Committee on Women and Child Development which is going to be set up by the Government in formulating medium and long term plans.