between the two sexes had been virtually achieved, and on education and public opinion. 75. The National Commission on Women's Affairs included representatives of the key ministries and representatives of the two major non-governmental organizations, each of which included hundreds of other organizations and experts from the public and private sectors. The Commission's priority was to co-ordinate the objectives of the five-year economic and social development plan and the 20-year plan for the promotion of women. 76. In Thailand's bicameral system, the Senate was not elected. Those appointed to it were mainly from the higher levels of the administration and the army, and that was why women were hardly represented. In the Chamber of Deputies, even though all the parties declared their readiness to include women on their rolls, there were only 10 women out of 357 deputies. There was no quota, but the goal of the five-year plan included ensuring better representation for women in Parliament. The male members of Parliament were, they said, largely in favour of the advancement of women but efforts must be made to motivate them further in order to accelerate the course of legislative reforms and monitor their implementation. 77. She saw in the recent institution in Thailand of National Family Day not only recognition of the role of the family but also a symbol; all citizens were called upon to work together on an equal footing, like a big family, in the development of the country. 78. Mr. MUNTARBHORN (Thailand) said he would first deal with the question of the implementation of the Convention on the international level and then, article by article and according to the questions raised, with the national aspects, such as legislation and practices, or planning problems. 79. Thailand had acceded to the Convention, but Parliament had not yet been 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation of women in Thailand, including their representation in Parliament, education, and public opinion. It also mentions the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the role of the National Commission on Women's Affairs. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or industry, but it does touch on education and employment.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief