วิชาภาษาอังกฤษ

วิชาภาษาอังกฤษ: Life's Change

Sufficiency Economy

Sufficiency Economy is a philosophy based on the fundamental principle of Thai culture. It is a method of development based on moderation, prudence, and social immunity, one that uses knowledge and virtue as guidelines in living. Significantly, there must be intelligence and perseverance which will lead to real happiness in leading one’s life

“…I ask all of you to aim for moderation and peace, and work to achieve this goal. We do not have to be extremely prosperous…If we can maintain this moderation, then we can be excellent…”

His Majesty the King’s Statement given on 4 December 1974

The Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy and its Three Pillars

-   Moderation: Sufficiency at a level of not doing something too little or too much at the expense of oneself or others, for example, producing and consuming at a moderate level.

-  Reasonableness: The decision concerning the level of sufficiency must be made rationally with consideration of the factors involved and careful anticipation of the outcomes that may be expected from such action.

-  Risk Management: The preparation to cope with the likely impact and changes in various aspects by considering the probability of future situations.

Decisions and activities must be carried out at a sufficient level depending on two conditions:

Knowledge, comprising all-round knowledge in the relevant fields and prudence in bringing this knowledge into consideration to understand the relationship among the field so as to use them to aid in the planning and ensure carefulness in the operation.

Virtue to be promoted, comprising the awareness of honesty, patience, perseverance, and intelligence in leading one’s life.

“Economic development must be done step by step. It should begin with the strengthening of our economic foundation, by assuring that the majority if our population has enough to live on…Once reasonable progress has been achieved, we should then embark on the next steps, by pursuing more advanced levels of economic development.”

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

1.If I plan about my expenditure today, I will have money saved for an accidently time in the future.

2.If I pay attention in class, I will get good grades and have knowledge in the future.

3.If I economize on my money today, I will have a lot of money when I get old.

4.If I recycle plastic bags, I will help saving the world from Global Warming.

5.If I always have consciousness, I won’t fail my work.

6.If I’m not extravagant today, I will have money to buy necessary things in the future.

7.If I grow plants and trees in my house, I will have clean vegetables and fruits to eat for free.

8.If I economize on electricity every day, I will decrease expenses of it.

9.If I ride a bike instead of driving a car , I will decrease carbon dioxide in the air and help solving air pollution.

10.If I manage my time every day, I will have time to do my homework and to play with my friends.