Problem of Corruption in Thailand
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Abstract
This article examines the definitions, forms, and causes of corruption, major corruption cases in Thailand, and the impact and strategies for reducing corruption. This study employed a rapid literature review, which involved searching and reviewing newspapers and other published literature, both online and in printed manuscripts, related to the themes and objectives of this article. Thailand has a long history of corruption, as evident in many cases discussed in the article. Corruption creates numerous problems, both socially and economically. Corruption increases poverty, inequality, and unequal distribution of rights, opportunities, and resources. Corruption primarily affects the poorer sections of the population due to unequal access to resources, job opportunities, income, social security, and the increasing cost of living. Some forms of corruption in Thailand include bribery, embezzlement, fraud, misappropriation, abuse of power in government contracts, procurement, education, the police, and various business sectors. The consequences of corruption in Thailand are hindering economic development, weakening democratic institutions, and eroding public trust in government and local authorities.
Highlights
• Corruption creates numerous problems, both socially and economically
• Bribery, embezzlement, fraud, misappropriation, abuse of power in government contracts, procurement, education, the police, and various business sectors are some forms of corruption in Thailand
• The impact of corruption in Thailand includes hindering economic development, weakening democratic institutions, and eroding public trust in government and local authorities
• For the solution of the corruption problem, the country needs good governance and transparency in the fight against it
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