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Graft is still pervasive

Corruption CPI Thailand

Thailand's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score saw it "improve" by nine places to 101st out of 180 countries. However, despite the positive trajectory, it is too soon to start celebrating just yet.

Some even may question whether the jump indicates any real improvement at all judging from recent news of Chinese triad bosses bribing government officials and now the latest scandal of Taiwanese tourists being extorted by police. Perhaps the CPI's latest appraisal is not a reflection of actual corruption in each country.

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