Thailand Slips in Global Corruption Ranking for 2024

[sammieuk1]

3 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

Is it about the last September incident(A Swiss kicked the female doctor in her back, yelling get out of my property.

They later found out it was part of the public road, not his property. Despite his act of assault, the court dismissed charges against him)?

 

Phuket court acquits Swiss man accused of kicking Thai woman on beach

No 🤔

 

 

[Aussie999]

5 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

Not intended to attack others.

Just quoted it as an example of what money can buy here, in response to someone's post.

I don't believe my texts looks like accusing those in that sort of deal though.

If you take it things that way, I suspect you must be paranoid.

you seem to have issues... get over it... 

[Tom100]

13 Types of Corruption in Thailand
1. Bribery
•    Bribery is common for expedited public services and to bypass regulations.
•    Source: Transparency International - Thailand Overview
URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/thailand
2. Nepotism and Cronyism
•    Favoritism in appointments and public contracts often leads to inefficiencies.
•    Source: Asia Foundation
URL: https://asiafoundation.org/
3. Political Corruption
•    Examples include vote-buying and manipulation of policies for personal gain.
•    Source: Bangkok Post - Thailand Politics
URL: https://www.bangkokpost.com/
4. Judicial Corruption
•    Corruption in the judiciary includes case manipulation and selective justice.
•    Source: World Justice Project - Thailand
URL: https://worldjusticeproject.org/
5. Public Procurement Fraud
•    Government contracts are often overpriced, and ghost vendors are used to embezzle funds.
•    Source: OECD - Thailand Anti-Corruption
URL: https://www.oecd.org/corruption/
6. Police Corruption
•    Extortion at checkpoints and collusion in illicit activities are prevalent.
•    Source: ASEAN Today - Police Corruption
URL: https://www.aseantoday.com/
7. Systemic Corruption
•    Deeply rooted patronage networks impact governance and prevent reforms.
•    Source: Transparency International - Thailand Analysis
URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/thailand
8. Corruption in Education
•    Issues include bribery for grades, exam fraud, and misuse of budgets.
•    Source: The Diplomat - Thailand Education
URL: https://thediplomat.com/
9. Environmental and Land Corruption
•    Includes illegal logging and unauthorized developments approved through bribery.
•    Source: Bangkok Post - Environmental Issues
URL: https://www.bangkokpost.com/
10. Corruption in Healthcare
•    Misallocation of healthcare budgets and favoritism in medical services are common.
•    Source: WHO - Thailand Healthcar
URL: https://www.who.int/
11. Corruption in Transportation
•    Bribery is frequent in licensing and inflated costs for infrastructure projects.
•    Source: Thai PBS - Corruption in Public Works
URL: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/
12. Corruption in Tourism
•    Tourist scams and unlicensed operators are enabled by local corruption.
•    Source: ASEAN Today - Tourism Corruption
URL: https://www.aseantoday.com/
13. Military Corruption
•    Defense budgets and land misappropriations are major concerns.
•    Source: Asia Times - Thai Military
URL: https://asiatimes.com/
These examples illustrate how corruption permeates multiple sectors in Thailand, impeding development and governance.

[hotchilli]

On 2/11/2025 at 7:51 PM, snoop1130 said:

Thailand's efforts to combat corruption have taken a step back

It starts from the top... how much did Thaksin pay to gain his freedom?

And it cascades down into almost every aspect of having to deal with officials or companies.

[arick]

And people on here go on and on going  to pay tax and get their tax number.  

[dallen52]

Its as bent as the knock off Rolex on sale openly. 

The brown paper envelope industry is alive and thriving. 

[spidermike007]

The authorities should probe their own recruitment methods and why money is required to purchase a promotion and merit is never a consideration. Then they should probe the administration and do the same. Then they should probe customs, immigration, all tambon, state and federal recruitment. Then the police. It is all the same. Filthy from top to bottom. No promotions without payment. Corruption, at all levels. A completely broken system. 

 

This is excellent news. It is just a mirror for Thailand. If you don't make a sincere effort, you pay the price. Yak, yak, yak, but you don't do anything. Egg on the face is often the only way this creepy government makes any progress. 

[dallen52]

On 2/12/2025 at 6:00 AM, black tabby12345 said:

 

The most familiar example: Some expats and immigration(through visa broker).

Visa extension without meeting prescribed requirements...

They meet the requirements using agent/immigration services. 

About 50% are doing it this way and leaving thier money in a decent interest rate paying bank account. 

[dallen52]

22 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

E.G. 300 baht to cops' pocket, instead of 500B traffic ticket...

 

And tickets issued in the last 3 years are deemed unlawful. 

Because there's no right to appeal printed on them.

[dallen52]

16 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

not really win win though.

 

pigs catch me on camera... I throw that one in the trash.

I got one the other day.

128 in a 90 zone.

Buriram road. 

(Its impossible to speed because of the condition of the roads)

Absolutely rubbish. 

And 500 baht fine.

 

But I see that any tickets issued in the last 3 years are deemed invalid. 

Because no right to appeal printed on them. 

[steven100]

Thailand should be 180th on the list .... 

[TheFishman1]

I’m not surprised Thailand’s not ranked tire up on that list I mean look at these examples here supposedly international red note for the red ball kid but nothing ever happened a criminal leaves Thailand for a 15 or 17 years flies in in his jet very healthy once an hour he’s so sick that he spends a few months in a suite in a hospital and then he’s released With the promise not to get involved in politics where you see how that went and now he’s talking about bringing his sister back this place smells from corruption let’s look at big joke whatever happen with that deal it’s correct from the top to the bottom it’s designed that way from the cops to the principles to the governors it’s all corruption in Thailand TIT 

[Andycoops]

Slipped only 1 place so they must have missed some data from Nakhon somewhere...

[Toby1947]

On 2/12/2025 at 6:00 AM, black tabby12345 said:

 

The most familiar example: Some expats and immigration(through visa broker).

Visa extension without meeting prescribed requirements...

Never mind Some expats should read Most expats.😂

[harryviking]

Mr. Thaksin started as a policeman....🙄...now he is a billionaire! I wonder what the price was to return to Thailand and continue the same way as before. Soon another of the family will join him from Dubai! I am certain of it! Then it will all be same same all over....😂

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, Tom100 said:

13 Types of Corruption in Thailand
1. Bribery
•    Bribery is common for expedited public services and to bypass regulations.
•    Source: Transparency International - Thailand Overview
URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/thailand
2. Nepotism and Cronyism
•    Favoritism in appointments and public contracts often leads to inefficiencies.
•    Source: Asia Foundation
URL: https://asiafoundation.org/
3. Political Corruption
•    Examples include vote-buying and manipulation of policies for personal gain.
•    Source: Bangkok Post - Thailand Politics
URL: https://www.bangkokpost.com/
4. Judicial Corruption
•    Corruption in the judiciary includes case manipulation and selective justice.
•    Source: World Justice Project - Thailand
URL: https://worldjusticeproject.org/
5. Public Procurement Fraud
•    Government contracts are often overpriced, and ghost vendors are used to embezzle funds.
•    Source: OECD - Thailand Anti-Corruption
URL: https://www.oecd.org/corruption/
6. Police Corruption
•    Extortion at checkpoints and collusion in illicit activities are prevalent.
•    Source: ASEAN Today - Police Corruption
URL: https://www.aseantoday.com/
7. Systemic Corruption
•    Deeply rooted patronage networks impact governance and prevent reforms.
•    Source: Transparency International - Thailand Analysis
URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/thailand
8. Corruption in Education
•    Issues include bribery for grades, exam fraud, and misuse of budgets.
•    Source: The Diplomat - Thailand Education
URL: https://thediplomat.com/
9. Environmental and Land Corruption
•    Includes illegal logging and unauthorized developments approved through bribery.
•    Source: Bangkok Post - Environmental Issues
URL: https://www.bangkokpost.com/
10. Corruption in Healthcare
•    Misallocation of healthcare budgets and favoritism in medical services are common.
•    Source: WHO - Thailand Healthcar
URL: https://www.who.int/
11. Corruption in Transportation
•    Bribery is frequent in licensing and inflated costs for infrastructure projects.
•    Source: Thai PBS - Corruption in Public Works
URL: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/
12. Corruption in Tourism
•    Tourist scams and unlicensed operators are enabled by local corruption.
•    Source: ASEAN Today - Tourism Corruption
URL: https://www.aseantoday.com/
13. Military Corruption
•    Defense budgets and land misappropriations are major concerns.
•    Source: Asia Times - Thai Military
URL: https://asiatimes.com/
These examples illustrate how corruption permeates multiple sectors in Thailand, impeding development and governance.

 

All rational reasons to not invest in Thailand, keep your assets out of Thailand as much as possible. Don't buy housing/property, don't invest in any businesses, keep as little a footprint as possible, have an exit plan.

[MrMo]

23 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

E.G. 300 baht to cops' pocket, instead of 500B traffic ticket...

 

Do they still have traffic cops ?   Haven't seen one for honks ?

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

23 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

During the previous military regime, there was some crack down on that.

But the head of the immigration responsible for that(police General) was only transferred out to nearby province.

And after that, business as usual(he continuing on his old  backdoor trade) LOL.

After all, it is a kind of Victimless Offence.

Just like illegal foreign workers here; filling in the vacancies no one else applies for.

Haha you mean watchboy DPM bought all his watches on his soldier’s salary?

That military regime wasn’t cracking down

They were removing the competition 

 

[Woke to Sounds]

Note to self: Get your arse to South Sudan to set up that scam call centre.

[black tabby12345]

26 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Haha you mean watchboy DPM bought all his watches on his soldier’s salary?

That military regime wasn’t cracking down

They were removing the competition 

 

 

Bangkok Post - 2 senior officials transferred over visa scam

 

[black tabby12345]

14 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

you seem to have issues... get over it... 

 

 

I am afraid, it is you who rather got an issue (with my post or this whole topic of this thread) LOL.

Didn't you notice, more excitement and overreaction you show, it is giving away your Sense of Guilt(of being a beneficiary of that backdoor deal)?

Don't worry. I am nothing like a police  informer or online snooper; just quote a slice of Thai fact lightly.

So relax and use your time and energy to enjoy your life here...

 

[AustinRacing]

Come on Thailand the progress is slow. If you’re aiming for No1 spot you gotta move faster. 

[black tabby12345]

1 hour ago, Toby1947 said:

Never mind Some expats should read Most expats.😂

 

I never mind it  either; it is other people's business, not impacting me at all..

[Moonlover]

20 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Not surprising.

 

With all those immigration officers fixing long stay marriage visas for 30'000 THB for people who do not even have the 400k in the bank. It's openly done and totally hassle free and one even gets the "fast track" lane once at the immigration office to get stamped.

What are you on about? If one wants a marriage extension and does not have 400k to hand, then he uses the income method. 40k per month remitted from abroad. I've been doing it for years.

 

All perfectly legitimate and no corruption involved at all.

[JimGant]

4 hours ago, Tom100 said:

 Bribery is common for expedited public services and to bypass regulations.

Hey, now the US can participate in greasing palms, as Trump has ended enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. I guess he understands there are many aspects to the "art of the deal."

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, MrMo said:

Do they still have traffic cops ?   Haven't seen one for honks ?

 

 

sure do, I see em daily on the 7 motorway.

[black tabby12345]

19 hours ago, NanLaew said:

...or Thaksin.

 

Embodiment of China puppet here.

In 2012 ASEAN summit in Cambodia, he did his best to sabotage all Asean's collective defense against Chinese expansionism. 

 

Also selling away tens of millions of own people's personal info to another country; AIS sell off to Sin Tel(now owned by Temasek Holdings) over a decade ago.

 

*Sin Tel=telecommunication corporation of Singapore.

[newbee2022]

Fake news. We have the most trustworthy govt ever.❗❗❗

[thailand49]

Even if you go in clean time in the spin cycle you come out dirty🤣

[thailand49]

Even if you go in clean time in the spin cycle you come out dirty🤣