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Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) pointed out that foreign private entities are afraid of business problems so they have to pay bribes to Thai officials
Published on 12/06/2023
» Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) chairman identified small private sectors that are not strong must submit to pay bribes in exchange for convenience, including not being targeted or nitpicked.
FTI: Overhaul licensing system to cut corruption
Published on 10/04/2023
» The Thai private sector has faced difficulties and delays in applying to the authorities for licences, not least due to the lack of a one-stop service agency. This has resulted in bribery and so it is imperative that the licensing system is overhauled, said Manapol Poosomboon, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
NACC regulations against corruption and bribery in line with UNCAC and OECD
Published on 03/04/2023
» Educational institutes should play an important role in instilling and teaching people about honesty, says Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, secretary general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Xi warns officials about ‘collusion’ with business
Published on 10/01/2023
» Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned officials against “colluding” with the business world, underscoring that his government’s crackdown on the private sector will remain a concern for investors despite efforts to revive the economy.
Crucial year for burgeoning space economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2022
» Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving the way for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business in the country.
TDRI slams DTAC-True merger plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2022
» Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), has slammed a decision by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) regarding the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (Dtac).
Consumer body urges NBTC to reject True-DTAC merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/10/2022
» The Thailand Consumers Council is urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to strictly govern the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) according to the law, saying the regulator must not let capitalists take advantage of the public and the market.
Thai Airways engine deal 'unlawful'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds supporting the allegation that former finance minister Thanong Bidaya broke the law in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) three decades ago, according to Isranews.
Thaksin linked to THAI's losses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2021
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched a probe into ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to approve Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) plan to purchase Airbus aircraft worth more than 53 billion baht years ago.
Audit Office begins digital overhaul
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2021
» The State Audit Office (SAO), which was founded more than a century ago, has embraced the digital revolution by using advanced technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) for its auditing tasks.