Crime NACC Leads Second Anti-Corruption Media Visit to Chonburi

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has undertaken its second media engagement mission in Chonburi this year, aimed at enhancing transparency and mobilising public oversight in major development projects.

 

The visit, held under the banner of the 2025 Media Relations Programme, took place at the Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa in Na Jomtien, Sattahip District. It brought together central and regional media representatives to deepen understanding of local anti-corruption measures and foster constructive dialogue with key stakeholders.

 

Mr. Saroj Phuengramphan, Secretary-General of the NACC, presided over the event. He emphasised that the initiative was designed to track progress on high-value infrastructure schemes, particularly the Eastern Region National Stadium project in Pattaya, valued at 327.8 million baht. The development, currently under construction with a total of 60 instalment phases, is due for completion in December 2025.

 

To ensure accountability, the NACC’s Chonburi office is working closely with civil society networks and the STRONG Anti-Corruption Club to observe and verify each stage of the project on-site.

 

In addition, the group inspected the 190-million-baht drainage system project linking Soi Thepprasit 9 to Jomtien Beach. The delegation also visited the Amata City Industrial Estate to learn about best practices in preventing corruption within investment approval processes.

 

Key panel discussions were also held, covering topics such as construction permit scrutiny, complaint statistics in Police Region 2 and updates on high-risk projects.

 

Mr. Saroj highlighted the significance of public engagement, as mandated by Section 63 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the 2018 Organic Act on Anti-Corruption. He noted that collaboration among government agencies, the private sector and civil society had boosted trust and yielded tangible outcomes in the national fight against corruption.

 

He also praised the vital role of the press in shaping a corruption-intolerant society. With the recent enactment of the second Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) Law in 2025, whistleblowers and investigative journalists now benefit from stronger legal protections, enhancing public confidence in reporting wrongdoing.

 

The NACC reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency through multi-sector cooperation and empowering both media and citizens to play an active role in eliminating corruption.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-06-27