Sustainable Development Goals: Economy, Society, and Environment
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This academic article aims to analyze the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by
the United Nations for member states worldwide to collectively strive for progress and
interconnectedness across social, economic, and environmental aspects to achieve these goals by
2030. The dimension of sustainable economic growth, leading to the well-being and quality of life
of its citizens, must resemble a sustainable family, meaning it must have the ability to generate
income, share or distribute income fairly, avoid excessive inequality, and its people must be united
and not divided, free from pollution and natural disasters. These are the four dimensions of
sustainable growth that all countries seek to raise the standard of living and quality of life of their
citizens, which are the goals of national administration and economic policy. The social and
economic dimensions create balance in development, meaning the economy has a solid foundation,
is competitive, and self-reliant. The Sufficiency Economy philosophy, as envisioned by King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), serves as the core concept, comprising three key components:
economic growth, social participation, and environmental conservation. In other words, it means
aligning human activities with the principles of nature. To put it simply, "sustainable development"
in Thailand means development that creates balance or interdependent relationships across various
dimensions. The elements that contribute to a good and happy human life include economic, social,
political, cultural, and spiritual aspects, as well as natural resources and the environment for present
and future generations.
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