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Our war against graft requires action
Oped, Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 27/09/2023
» The controversial cop killing at a house party in Nakhon Pathom province hosted by Praween "Kamnan Nok" Chankhlai has spotlighted the unholy collaboration between local mafias and policemen.
Tackling 'white elephant' syndrome
News, Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 16/08/2017
» Most people in Thailand, be they business people, foreign investors or the public, would agree the country urgently needs to invest in building, extending and upgrading its public infrastructure. At the same time, they would also cast doubt over the administrative transparency of infrastructure projects.
Insider traders get a smack on the wrist
News, Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 23/12/2015
» Fighting against corruption does not mean only fighting against the embezzlement of public funds or the lack of public governance. It also means fighting against the lack of governance and corruption in the private sector.
Keeping state public relations drives accountable
News, Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 05/08/2015
» Many readers will have seen images of politicians or public servants displayed on gigantic billboards beside the country's roads. Not everyone will know that we, taxpayers, pay for these images and the messages they convey. They are an example of wasteful spending by the government on advertising and other communications. Mostly the interests they promote are private, not public. And you'll see them on TV, hear them on the radio and see them in the newspapers, as well as at big events.