Corruption in Thailand

"Even though Thailand has the legal framework and a range of institutions to effectively counter corruption, all levels of Thai society continue to suffer from endemic corruption."^[1]

Despite the government's efforts to combat corruption in the country, former prime minister Yingluck Shinatwatra's government was implicated in a rice-pledging scheme for corruption. Ms. Yingluck may face criminal charges over the scheme's failures.^[2] However, the independence of the organization which has implicated her has been questioned by international media.^[3]

Dynamics

The intersection between business and government has resulted in a widespread use of facilitation payments in most sectors across the country. Bribery and conflict of interests are common within Thailand's private and public sectors. The money politics in Thailand, which refers to a high degree of interconnectedness between the business sector and the political system, is considered the main source of corruption in Thailand.^[1]

See also

• Crime in Thailand

References