BANGKOK, June 21 – Opposition Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday said that his party would promptly submit a censure motion against the government once Parliament reconvenes. Mr Abhisit said that his party was collecting information on the government’s alleged inefficiency and corruption but the party remains undecided which ministers would be grilled. Read […]
BANGKOK, 10 June 2012 (NNT) – The latest poll has found more than half of Thais still confident that the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be corruption-free. ABAC Poll has unveiled its latest public opinion survey on the issue of Thais’ democratic spirits and their acceptance of state corruption, […]
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today chaired a workshop on anti-corruption strategies and announced the government’s work plan to curb corrupt practices. At the meeting held at the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road, the premier outlined key measures on how to enhance organizational transparency to government agencies and representatives […]
BANGKOK, 12 May 2012 (NNT) – In a latest show of hostility to corruption, the Thai government has approved new measures aimed at eliminating corrupt practices by state officials. At a special meeting yesterday, Justice Minister Pracha Promnog, Prime Minister’s Office Minister Nivatthamrong Boonsongpaisal and other related officials announced seven measures intended to end malpractice […]
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 (NNT) – Thailand has been ranked 52nd on the World Happiness Report while Scandinavian nations top the list of the world’s happiest countries. Columbia University’s Earth Institute was commissioned to compile the first-ever World Happiness Report for the United Nations Conference on Happiness. The report evaluates happiness rankings conducted by several […]
BANGKOK, 26 March 2012 (NNT)-Deputy Prime Minister Police Captain Chalerm Yubamrung has dismissed military coup rumors, adding that his government will stay in power until the end of its term given this government is free of corruption. The Deputy Prime Minister has brushed aside the statement made by Advisor to the Prime Minister General Pallop […]
Officials from Thailand’s National Park, Wildlife and Plants Conservation Division have raided a wildlife sanctuary and seized rescued animals. The raid is part of an ongoing series of actions that seems to be targeting NGO’s – especially those who are campaigning against poaching and corruption. One of the main targets for this action is Wildlife […]
BANGKOK, 19 January 2012 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Kittirat Na Ranong, said Thailand is ready to provide cooperation in combating bribery in a bid to raise foreign investors’ confidence in the country. Mr. Kittirat said to recoup investment confidence, the government places an emphasis on the transparency and openness […]
