Abstract
The goal of Thai health system development is to achieve a balanced and sustainable society in which
all Thai citizens have the security needed to live a happy life in a healthy and better condition. The objective
of this study was to perform a literature review to form a foundation and knowledge base on good governance
in the Thai health system, analyze and plan for research mapping.
In this study, good governance in the health system was divided into 10 sectors: rule of law, ethics,
transparency, participation, accountability, value for money, human resources development, knowledge organization,
management and information technology. These were simultaneously analyzed in macro- and
micro-analysis systems that were influenced by economic, social and political conditions as well as the agency’
s role.
The literature review revealed that there were problems in every aspect of health governance. If these
problems were solved more effectively, that would generate better and improved services in the health-care
system. Consequently, it would create a sustainable society in which all Thai citizens would live a happy life
in a healthy condition.
The study found that governance is a function of the health system, that each governance principle
should be developed and adapted, and that governance issues should be identified at all levels. The problems
encountered in studying health governance were that the issue needs more research, especially that
undertaken with a qualitative approach and comparison of the international governance functions.
