1. Caux Round Table Civic Participation in Thailand Stephen B. Young April, 2007

2. 2 Do Values Actually Make a Difference? “It is better for a man to have a clean heart than a clean body; for in a clean heart lies the man, whereas a man with a dirty mind is no man, and our association with him is no better than our association with monkeys. Out of kindness and condescension, we throw bananas and sugar cane to the monkeys, but we love them not as our brothers.” King Rama IV

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5. 5 Coercive Power “Thé” Money in the pocket; Regulatory power; Deals they can’t refuse; Manipulate fear and greed Net worth; Diamonds and jewelry; Assets abroad; Who asks for your permission Cash is king; Corruption; Favoritism; Personal relationships; No large enterprises; High levels of mistrust Customers Take cash; No warranties Employees abject submission: Paternalism Owners/ Investors Cheating; False pretenses Suppliers Low cost; Threats Competitors Monopoly; Gov. favoritism Community Buy influence; Family loyalties Communist Vietnamese Business Value Pyramid Results Ideal Principles Standards Stakeholder Benchmarks

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8. 8 High Social Status “baramee” Gain high rank: Dispense patronage and largess; Accumulate visible signs of wealth and success Net worth; Number of clients; Number of medals and awards Wealthy elite connected to government; Corruption; Comfort and ease; Weak public services Customers Welcome; Well treated; Take it or leave it Employees Unquestioning dependency; Loyal clients Owners/ Investors Family; No rights; don’t question Suppliers Dependent Competitors Eliminate through gov. influence Community Family and clients only Thai Business Value Pyramid

9. 9 “Chakravartin” Dharma Ruler 10 kingly virtues “Rajadharma” CRT Principles Open mind; Partnership; Respect; No pretence; Hard work; Show appreciation; Humility; No excess luxury; CRT Arcturus Widely shared wealth creation; comfort and security Customers Quality service Employees Good pay and working conditions Owners/ Investors Fiduciary; Transparency Suppliers Quality Competitors Compete on quality Community No corruption; Protect environment; Responsibility Proposed Thai Business Value Pyramid

10. 10 CRT Principles and Theravada Virtues CRT Principles No. 1 – The Responsibilities of Business Virtues of Danam and Tapan; punna actions CRT Principles No. 2 – The Economic and Social Impact of Business Virtues of Maddavam and Tapam; punna actions CRT Principles No. 3 – Business Behavior: a Spirit of Trust Virtues of Pariccagam and Ajjavam CRT Principles No. 4 – Respect for Rules Virtues of Silam and Pariccagam CRT Principles No. 5 – Support of Multilateral Trade Virtues of Akkodham and Avihimsa CRT Principles No. 6- Respect for the Environment Virtues of Pariccagam and Avirodhanam CRT Principles No. 7 – Avoidance of Illicit Operations Virtues of Silam

11. 11 Customer Relationships Eightfold way; right livelihood Employee Relationships Eightfold way; right speech; right action Relationships with Suppliers Eightfold way; right livelihood Method of Competition No attachment; no clinging to wealth Relations with Community Promote community well-being; punna actions

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13. 13 CRT Principles for Government Grounded on: Kyosei Human Dignity Stewardship

14. 14 CRT PRINCIPLES FOR GOVERNMENTS Fundamental Principle 1.Public power is held in trust for the community. General Principles for Governments 1.Discourse ethics should guide application of public power. 2.The Civic Order shall serve all those who accept the responsibilities of citizenship. 3.Public Servants shall refrain from abuse of office, corruption and shall demonstrate high levels of personal integrity. 4.Security of persons, individual liberty and ownership of property are the foundation for individual justice. 5.Justice shall be provided. 6.General welfare contemplates improving the well-being of individual citizens. 7.Transparency of government ensures accountability. 8.Global cooperation advances national welfare.

15. Traditional Thai Politics – Good Hua Na/ Chow Nai/ Paw Khun Baramee Pokrong/Borihan (Nathi) Ratsadorn Sanouk/ Sabai/Dichai

16. 16 Traditional Thai Politics – Bad Hua Na/Chow Nai/Paw Khun Waasanaa (Amnat) Pokrong/Borihan/Tham Ruat Ratsadorn (Mai Sabai Loei/Sia Chai Mag)

17. 17 New Thai Politics – Good Rataban Racha Thamma/ Nathi People’s Baramee Gan Muang (Participation/ Aggregation)

18. 18 New Thai Politics - Bad Pokrong/ Borihan (Kha Rachagan) Amnat Waasanaa ( $) Gan Muang (Money Politics)

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