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Call for police reform to boost tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.
Private sector launches anti-corruption drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has established a working group called "Zero Corruption: JSCCIB and Friends Won't Tolerate It" to declare the Thai private sector's opposition to all forms of corruption.
Law granting rewards to customs officials faces the chop
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand may have to repeal a law that grants rewards to customs officials for seizing smuggled goods in order to reduce trade barriers under the tariffs agreement with the US.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.
Industry hopes for action on bribery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2023
» Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Real Asset looks to Greater Bangkok for growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/01/2021
» Real Asset Development Co, a property firm owned by Somporn Juangroongruangkit, is looking for land plots in outer-city locations near current mass transit lines and is open to joint ventures and acquisitions.
Cleaning up the Energy Ministry
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/07/2020
» Since the resignation of Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong, the vacant post has been highly sought after by ambitious power brokers not for its budget, one of the smallest in government, but for its control of lucrative energy contracts plagued by graft and corruption.
Goldman Executive Exits After He Is Barred From Banking Over 1MDB Scandal
Business, Liz Hoffman & Andrew Ackerman, Published on 06/02/2020
» A senior Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive left the firm after the Federal Reserve punished him for his role in a Malaysian corruption scandal that has tarnished Goldman's reputation.