Despite 'loss', TCC will continue its anti-corruption campaign
The Thai Chamber of Commerce yesterday vowed to carry on with the Anti-Corruption Network Alliance in order to cut red tape and sharpen the country's competitiveness.
In spite of the recent demise of anti-corruption campaigner and TCC chairman Dusit Nontanakorn, the Anti-Corruption Network Alliance will continue with its objective to reduce corruption among both government and private agencies.
Vichai Assarasakorn, TCC secretary-general, said the chamber would tighten cooperation with the government and other private organisations to stamp out graft.
The Auditor-General's Office is the latest organisation to sign an agreement with the chamber to fight corruption. The anti-corruption alliance has increased from 24 organisations to 30 now.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has also amended its law to impose more severe punishment on offenders and has helped increase transparency in government procurement.
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in its survey found the index for corruption confidence has fallen from 67.4 points in July to 66.9 last month.
The chamber reported that it would call a meeting on September 22 to seek a new chairman.
