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Being graft-free is good for business
News, Published on 25/09/2024
» Risks of corruption and bribery are key factors that multinational companies take into account when deciding to invest money or conduct business in Thailand. Early this month, a well-known US-based company selling farm and construction equipment paid $10 million (329 million baht) to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission after its Thai subsidiary was found bribing government officials to secure procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Deere faces bribery probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Transport Ministry will set up a committee to investigate a scandal in which the US-based agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere & Company allegedly paid bribes to obtain procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Air force 'bribe' on ministry radar now
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2024
» Transnational bribery involving the military has been a chronic problem, but the latest claim remains unverified pending an investigation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in response to a recent allegation of kickbacks allegedly paid by a US company to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
More bribes to 'look into'
Postbag, Published on 15/09/2024
» Re: "NACC to probe bribes by Deere", (BP, Sept 14).
US firm settles Thai bribery case
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/09/2024
» The US agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere has agreed to pay $10 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges that its Thai subsidiary bribed state agencies to win business.
US equipment firm settles Thai bribery case
Published on 12/09/2024
» The US agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere has agreed to pay $10 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges that its Thai subsidiary bribed state agencies to win business.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Ministry urges Japan to invest in Red Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has invited Japanese companies to invest in the extension networks of the Red Line electric train system.
New tech keeps lorry drivers in line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday vowed to get tougher on lorries exceeding the maximum permitted carrying weight and stamp out highway-related bribery.
37 reported killed, 404 injured in road accidents Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2023
» A total of 385 road accidents occurred across the country on Saturday, the second of the 7-day (Dec 29-Jan 4) road safety campaign over the New Year holidays, leaving 404 injured and 37 dead, said Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, citing figures from the Road Safety Directing Centre.