Anutin Worried About High Corruption, Thailand Failing Transparency Test

At a press conference on February 12, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed deep concern over Thailand's low corruption perception score of 33 out of 100, ranking 116th out of 182 countries. He emphasized that this score indicates high levels of corruption and low transparency, and immediately called for the Secretary of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to develop comprehensive strategies for improvement. Anutin stressed that combating corruption goes beyond monetary transactions and requires reforming approval processes, building investor confidence, and creating a more transparent government system. He urged relevant agencies like the Anti-Corruption Office, Money Laundering Prevention Office, and Investment Promotion Agency to collaborate on increasing transparency and implementing stricter anti-corruption measures. The Deputy Prime Minister believes the next government must prioritize legislative reforms and take decisive action to address systemic corruption challenges.