Phuket Recognized for Leading Anti-Corruption Efforts in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

In a triumph for transparency, Phuket's anti-corruption champions have gained national recognition. The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce recently received the esteemed White Space Network Model Award for their outstanding work in fighting corruption throughout the fiscal year 2024.

 

The accolades were presented yesterday at the Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel in Nonthaburi. Key figures like Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office; Phiraphi Ongcharoen, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Governance Committee; and Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, President of the Chamber of Commerce, were spotlighted as the driving forces behind this achievement.

 

Ananya Rakmanee, from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), underscored the critical role of community engagement. "This starts with building trust and confidence, empowering people, and creating strong networks," she stated.

 

Phuket's commendable efforts fall under the PACC’s Network Project to Surveillance Corruption, known as PACC Connect. Impressively, Phuket scored over 80 points in evaluations, positioning itself among the 56 "excellent" networks across Thailand.

 

 

 

 

Nationwide, 91 networks were honoured for their anti-corruption initiatives. Among them, 59 received honorary plaques, inclusive of standout networks from the upper southern region—Surat Thani, Krabi, and Ranong.

 

Rakmanee highlighted the PACC's unwavering commitment to corruption prevention, emphasizing public participation and improved access to justice. Through initiatives like public forums and the Open House programme, the PACC engages civil society to address corruption and local issues effectively.

 

"The PACC also plays a key role in monitoring, staying alert, and gathering information about corruption or cases of unfairness involving government officials," Rakmanee added.

 

This recognition not only honours Phuket's efforts but also sets a benchmark for other regions aiming to enhance transparency and governance across Thailand.

 

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-- 2024-09-12
 

 

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[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a triumph for transparency, Phuket's anti-corruption champions have gained national recognition. The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce recently received the esteemed White Space Network Model Award for their outstanding work in fighting corruption throughout the fiscal year 2024.

An award for fighting corruption... whatever next

[TheFishman1]

This gotta be a joke. Is it April fools CIT

[spidermike007]

It is a bit like saying this administration has achieved the award for competence. Or Justin Bieber has achieved an award for writing the most profound music. Or the army is the most righteous organization in the country. 

 

One can say anything. What does it mean? Such insincerity just reinforces what nearly everyone already thought. The White Space award. An appropriate name, indeed. 

[retarius]

What, the taxi mafia is a thing of the past?

[MalcolmB]

10 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It is a bit like saying this administration has achieved the award for competence. Or Justin Bieber has achieved an award for writing the most profound music. Or the army is the most righteous organization in the country. 

 

One can say anything. What does it mean? Such insincerity just reinforces what nearly everyone already thought. The White Space award. An appropriate name, indeed. 

No, it is saying what it is saying.

 

phuket is stricter on many rules, prosecuting fake nominee companies etc.

Phuket town is even red hot on parking tickets.

It isn’t perfect but they do follow rules here more than in other provinces.

 

Hence the recognition.

[Aussie999]

Do they print these awards themselves.. because, as far as corruption goes, that's all we see.

[damian]

More ribbons for their uniforms. Others will be jealous.

 

 

[bokningar]

1 hour ago, MalcolmB said:

phuket is stricter on many rules, prosecuting fake nominee companies etc.

Not long ago there was a post about Russians driving the price of houses up in Phuket.

So I think there is a lot of fake nominees that know the brown envelope game there