✅   How sufficient economy philosophy contributes to sustainable resilience: a qualitative study on the COVID-19 pandemic response in Thailand

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Objective This qualitative study sought to understand how sufficient economy philosophy (SEP) was applied to cope with and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Design A qualitative study conducted through focus group discussions. Participants 19 focus groups, with 161 participants, selected for the diverse backgrounds in gender, profession, education and region (urban/rural) and different levels of impact from the pandemic. Setting Bangkok, the capital city, and the four regions of Thailand: north, northeast, south and central. Findings Participants highlighted the moderation, reasonableness and prudence as key themes that mitigated adverse economic impacts during the pandemic. Communities practising the SEP reported resilience through balanced consumption, prudent planning and social cooperation.

BMJ     Jan 03, 2025