The Anti-Corruption Journalists Association (Thailand) organized the “ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARDS 2026” ceremony to honor organizations, agencies, and reputable media outlets united in fighting corruption and bribery issues in the country. They recognize those who collectively oppose corruption.
On 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7 at the National Defense Studies Institute on Vibhavadi Road, Bangkok, former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai presided over the opening of the “ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARDS 2026” event. The ceremony promotes anti-corruption and good governance for the year 2026. He also delivered a special keynote speech titled “Stop! Corruption Changes the Nation.”
This event was organized by the Anti-Corruption Journalists Association (Thailand). Dr. Ek Luengsa-ard, president of the association and chairman of the National Media Governance Council, stated that this is the 8th time the event has been held, marking 15 years since the association's founding. The awards honor and encourage organizations, agencies, individuals, and media who perform their duties with transparency, honesty, and integrity, applying good governance principles for their own benefit and for the nation.
The “ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARDS 2026” for promoting anti-corruption and good governance are divided into categories for organizations, agencies, individuals, and media. Certificates of recognition are also awarded to outstanding educational institutions promoting good governance.
For the media category of the “ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARDS 2026,” Pakpoom Phansathit, news anchor and host of the “Open Up” program on Thairath TV Channel 32, received the award for exposing the corruption involved in local government position purchases, revealing a corruption network involving billions of baht, and urging the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to accelerate systemic purging.
Additionally, the programs “3D News” from Channel 3 and “Column No. 7” from Channel 7HD also received awards in this category.