Department of Business Development Orders Investigation into Corruption Allegations with Maximum Penalties if Guilty
The Department of Business Development is investigating corruption allegations and promising maximum penalties for wrongdoing while expanding digital systems to eliminate face-to-face interactions that could enable bribery.
The Department of Business Development is proceeding with investigations into corruption allegations with an impartial stance, promising maximum penalties if wrongdoing is found. The department emphasizes cultivating integrity among all staff levels, ensuring both the organization and individual officials earn the public's trust and can take pride in transparent public service. Currently, the department has implemented digital systems for 100% of its business and public services, eliminating face-to-face interactions that could create opportunities for extortion and corruption.
Puenpong Nayanapaakorn, Director-General of the Department of Business Development under the Ministry of Commerce, stated that corruption in the public sector is a critical concern affecting the country's competitiveness and foreign investment decisions. The department adheres to good governance principles and welcomes audits of all procedures to ensure transparency. Officials have consistently maintained strict oversight of staff conduct with clear penalties, and complaints from the private sector or public are investigated immediately due to their impact on the department's credibility.
The department has implemented comprehensive digital systems including DBD Biz Regist for partnership and company registration, DBD e-PCL for public company registration, DBD e-Filing for financial statement submission, e-Foreign Business for foreign business permits, e-Secured for business collateral registration, and DBD DataWarehouse+ for legal entity information, with near-universal user adoption across all systems.
The department regularly updates its digital systems to be modern and secure while adapting to technological changes, reducing service time and procedural steps. Standardized service guidelines ensure uniform document verification, eliminate inequities, and reduce official discretion. A status tracking system communicates clear service timelines to the public and private sector, reducing uncertainty and building confidence in the department's services.
