PUBLISHED: 4:00 on September 7, 2023.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated yesterday that the government has vowed to implement e-payments in the state business as a crucial tool to fight fraud.
Mr. Srettha said battling graft was one of the government’s top priorities as he presided over the opening of an Anti – Corruption Day event hosted by the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand( ACT ).
Since taking office as prime minister, it was the first public community he spoke at.
The occasion took place on Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station’s fourth floors. There were about 500 people there, including state members and business members.
According to Mr. Srettha, the Corruption Perceptions Index from last year placed Thailand fourth among Asian nations, behind Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Since these nations are Thailand’s main rivals, the nation needs to strengthen itself because corruption will erode investor confidence and hurt the economy, according to him.
According to him,” Corruption undermines the nation’s Gross Domestic Product and dampens investors’ trust.”
The state is looking to acquire systems to digitalize the way it conducts business for greater accountability in condition administration in order to eliminate graft.
” We will quickly review the rules to reduce corruption and deal with bone offenders.”
According to Mr. Srettha,” We will even keep a close eye on top state officials who may declare information of their assets, which are available to the general public.”
Mr. Srettha also demonstrated how technology can increase clarity.
For simple tracking, E-payments will be used in place of cash in the state business. Additionally, applications for condition licenses may be made online.