BANGKOK, Thailand – The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has held a two-day meeting with representatives of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess the country’s public sector integrity and anti-corruption practices. The review is part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to align its governance systems with international standards and advance its OECD membership application.
Rachada Dhnadirek, assistant minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, reported on October 20 that the discussions took place at the PACC office in Nonthaburi. The OECD Working Party on Public Integrity and Anti-Corruption conducted the assessment, with representatives from government agencies, the private sector, and civil society participating. The PACC coordinated Thailand’s preparations and information sharing.
The prime minister instructed relevant agencies to provide complete, transparent information to the OECD delegation and to use its recommendations to improve public administration. Priority areas include expanding digital government services, reviewing outdated regulations, improving accountability, and ensuring that citizens can safely participate in monitoring government operations.
Rachada said Thailand sees OECD membership as a chance to pursue broader reforms across its public administration, economy, legal system, and innovation sector. The government plans to use the assessment findings to improve transparency, public trust, and institutional performance while continuing its efforts to meet OECD requirements. (NNT)
