The Cabinet acknowledged the progress in implementing anti-bribery measures, advancing integration of public sector data, utilizing technology to reduce corruption, enhancing transparency, and boosting investor confidence.
At the Cabinet meeting on 14 July 2026, Ms. Lalida Pertviwatana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that the Cabinet acknowledged the summary of considerations, operational results, and overall opinions on measures to prevent corruption involving bribery, as proposed by the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC). The Cabinet also assigned PACC to forward recommendations from related agencies to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for ongoing monitoring and implementation of relevant measures.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson said these measures follow up on the Cabinet resolution from 21 April 2026, which defined eight key areas for preventing bribery, including accelerating the national anti-corruption strategy, increasing public data disclosure, legal reform, developing digital systems for licensing approvals, promoting private sector participation against bribery, and fostering integrity values in society.
In discussions involving 17 agencies, all parties agreed in principle that enhancing anti-corruption efforts requires data integration among agencies, use of digital technology, and establishing shared performance indicators to achieve concrete results. Key proposals include linking financial, tax, and public procurement databases, disclosing information via a central government platform, and developing end-to-end digital public service systems to reduce officials' discretionary power and increase service transparency.
Moreover, relevant agencies agreed to push for reform of outdated laws, reduce unnecessary procedures, support transparent business operations aligned with international standards, and encourage private sector involvement in anti-bribery efforts through incentives. They also plan to promote campaigns to cultivate honesty, integrity, and zero tolerance for corruption across all social sectors.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson added that PACC noted while many agencies already carry out activities aligned with these measures, they lack data connectivity and shared targets. Therefore, it proposed defining integrated outcomes and indicators across agencies, and adopting digital technology and risk analysis to proactively monitor, prevent, and suppress corruption.
“The government places great importance on raising governance standards and seriously combating corruption by leveraging technology, data transparency, and cooperation from all sectors to build a transparent and accountable bureaucracy. This will enhance confidence among citizens, entrepreneurs, and investors, and elevate Thailand’s international image,” Ms. Lalida said.