The Administrative Court has followed the Administrative Court Strategic Plan (No.3) B.E. 2554-2557 (2011-2014) to direct the operations of the Administrative Court and its Office since fiscal year 2011. The operation of the Administrative Court has been affected by rapid changes in both Thailand’s domestic circumstances and changes in other countries. Changes in domestic circumstances include amendments to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2550 (2007), accelerated national development resulting in a deterioration of the ecosystem and environment, readiness preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 under the ASEAN framework agreement and the public’s trust and confidence in the Administrative Court to remedy their grievances. To resolve administrative disputes, protect the rights and liberties of the people and maintain a balance between public interest and national priorities in a rapid and fair manner, the Administrative Court has declared fiscal year 2013 as “The Year of Quality Enhancement of Public Services and Public Communication”. Following, is a summary of the policies and directives of the Administrative Court and the Office of the Administrative Courts for fiscal year 2013. (Please read the full text below.)