Friday, May 24, 2024
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), through the Office of Governance Development and Promotion, organized a discussion event on anti-corruption measures between the NACC and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT). The event was held at Le Lotus Room 1, 2nd Floor, Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada, Bangkok.
The purpose of the event was to foster cooperation in the prevention and suppression of corruption within foreign private business sectors operating in Thailand. It also aimed to provide a platform for discussing and reflecting on corruption issues in the country, such as the solicitation and acceptance of bribes by government officials, and to offer recommendations or strategies for resolving these issues to the NACC, the principal agency responsible for anti-corruption efforts.
The discussions covered the following topics: “Actions and Efforts to Address Corruption in the Private Sector” and “Participation of the Thai Private Sector in Preventing Corruption,” with the following participants contributing to the panel.
1. Mr. Nitiphan Prachuabmoh, Deputy Secretary-General of the NACC
2. Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, Chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand
3. Dr. Kulpatra Sirodom, Chairman of the Thai Institute of Directors Association
4. Associate Professor Dr. Sauwanee Thairungroj, Committee Member of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand
5. Ms. Chanchanok Chennarong, Social Sciences Researcher (Professional Level) at the NACC (Moderator)
The event was attended by 100 participants, including members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand, representatives of foreign embassies in Thailand, government agency representatives, and relevant private sector representatives.
The NACC has been continuously collaborating with the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand to jointly promote and encourage business operators to implement appropriate internal control measures to prevent bribery. This initiative aims to enhance commercial competitiveness and improve the country’s image in terms of anti-corruption efforts. These measures are expected to raise Thailand’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score and boost the confidence of foreign investors in deciding to invest in Thailand.
