United Kingdom · Thai Examiner
Opposition and Prime Minister highlight corruption which is damaging the kingdom’s credibility abroad
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Thailand launches a new anti-corruption commission as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party revives the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal, investor fears deepen and surveys name 26 Thai state agencies as high corruption risks amid claims of ฿500 billion yearly lo
Key facts
- Thailand launches a new anti-corruption commission as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party revives the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal, investor fears deepen and surveys name 26 Thai state agencies as high corruption risks amid claims of ฿500
- The fallout has intensified scrutiny of Thailand’s anti-corruption credibility as investors warn of rising business costs and an estimated ฿500 billion in annual economic losses.
- Survey identifies 26 Thai state agencies facing high bribery-risk perceptions among businesses nationwide
- The controversy extends to long-standing allegations linked to state enterprises, including PTT Public Company Limited and Thai Airways, claims of legal loopholes and a private-sector survey naming 26 state agencies as high bribery risks
- Thailand launches anti-corruption commission as investor concern over bribery risks intensifies.
- Rolls-Royce bribery admissions revive scrutiny over Thailand’s corruption record and OECD ambitions
Summary
Thailand’s corruption crisis roared back on Monday after the Prime Minister created a new anti-corruption commission while the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party and Deputy Spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachant revived the damaging Rolls-Royce bribery scandal pursued by foreign investigators but dismissed by Thai authorities.
On Monday, the Prime Minister signed an executive order in Thailand. The order established a civil service commission to combat corruption. It applies across civil service administration nationwide. Meanwhile, surveys and studies highlighted continued public disquiet.