Corruption crusaders want pacts

ACT set to scrutinise infrastructure projects

Published: 29 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Business

Business leaders yesterday pledged to monitor closely the government's 2.2-trillion-baht infrastructure investment programme and called on authorities to compel participants to sign "integrity pacts" committing to good governance and transparency.

ACT chairman Pramon Sutivong (centre), vice-chairwoman Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham (left) and vice-chairman Sompol Kiatphaibool attend yesterday’s briefing to announce their plan to fight corruption. SOMCHAI POOMLARD

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT), a private sector initiative launched in 2011, said participating companies bidding for contracts from infrastructure megaprojects should be compelled to sign pacts.

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pquinlan
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Discussion 2 : 30 Jan 2013 at 06.562
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Such legally binding statements (or pacts) are bog standard in Australia on all government projects, and are used to enforce the law to the point of jailing those who willfully do not comply. So, there is plenty of precedent. However, like D1, I don't know who in the current political landscape would be brave enough to put in place such a robust anti-corruption measure.
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I wish them well with there endeavors but alas I feel not a snow balls in hells chance with the present management or opposition.
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