Associate Professor Dr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), gave an overview of Thailand's corruption problem that has previously raised awareness. However, the perception remains low. Today's global society is preoccupied with ESG, which refers to Environment, Social, and Governance. And in terms of taking care of society in order to achieve fairness and equality and to avoid corruption problems, Thailand is still not outstanding. According to the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), it has never scored more than 38 out of 100 in the last 100 years and ranking 101 in the most recent year.
Dr. Thanawat Phonwichai stated that the way that the government sector can boost Thailand's score or CPI index if the agency responsible for detecting corruption applies the same standard of law and inquiry in every case or allegation, including having to expedite case judgment. If organisations can do this, people will be aware that there are crackdowns and penalties for those who commit corruption. Furthermore, the state should be transparent when others are contacting government institutions and asking for various permits. Don't let it have a network of relationships and giving bribes to government officials.
