Abstract
Thai health system is currently affected by constantly changing environmental factors. Forecasting
the future of the country is essential for preparing the future health systems. Defining future preferable
health systems is an important first step of country’s future health system developments, which later
would deliver efficient resource allocation and maximize social utility. Literature review and expert consultation
meetings were conducted. There were 18 meetings held with a total of 121 experts or well-known
people to define what are the preferable health systems in 2033, compared with the status quo scenario.
The status quo scenario is the passive health systems, focusing on treatment, using human resources
and being centralized. While the preferable health systems would emphasize on health promotion, make
high use of information technology and promote community to be able to manage and cope with health
problems in own environment with high health literacy level.
In conclusion, the preferable health systems can guide future directions or priorities to support future
health research.
