Challenges in Strategic Human Resource Management of the Royal Thai Navy

Abstract

The Royal Thai Navy is an organization that has been established for more than 115 years. Throughout its history, it has continuously adjusted and improved its organizational structure in response to changing times, while consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational development through the continuous development of its personnel. Naval personnel are regarded as valuable human resources that play a crucial role in enabling the organization to navigate challenges arising from global change, increasing competition, and rapid technological advancement.

Accordingly, one of the key means for enabling the Royal Thai Navy to overcome challenges driven by external environmental factors is Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM). This approach necessitates human resource practices (ways) that are fundamentally different from traditional practices. It must be grounded in comprehensive and accurate human resource data, supported by reliable evaluation tools, in order to effectively drive the Navy toward its predetermined goals (ends).

Through the adoption of innovative human resource management practices, the Royal Thai Navy will be able to implement these practices in a concrete and practical manner, while minimizing the time required to propel the organization toward its defined vision.