Public views on graft

Most corrupt job-holders:
Politicians 42.9 per cent
Bureaucrats 28.2 per cent
Police 16.3 per cent
Businessmen 7.17 per cent
How to solve the problem of corruption?
Instil honesty in youngsters 31.6 per cent
Heavy penalties 30.4 per cent
Strict law enforcement 26.2 per cent
Public sector help to check corruption 6.7 per cent
Provide officials with adequate salaries, fringe benefits 4.9 per cent
Agencies or bodies which can be a model of honesty
Family, especially parents, 44.7 per cent
Educational institutes 19.1 per cent
Religion/monks 13.9 per cent
Community leaders 11.1 per cent
oldiers 11 per cent
People who are a model of honesty
Prem Tinsulanonda 34.8 per cent
Chuan Leekpai 26.6 per cent
Abhisit Vejjajiva 15.5 per cent
Anand Panyarachun 14.6 per cent
Purachai Piumsombun 8.3 per cent
How can state agencies
prevent corruption?
Strict law enforcement and heavy penalties 37.7 per cent
Approaching a more proactive work style 32.8 per cent
Promoting transparency in bureaucratic procedures 29.3 per cent
How can the private sector help prevent corruption?
Operate businesses on righteous principles 57.5 per cent
Create a body or appoint an internal auditor to check corruption 28.4 per cent
Instil ethics, integrity and honesty in staff 14 per cent
The public sector can help prevent corruption by
Monitoring, checking corruption by filing complaints to police or agencies 64.2 per cent
Setting an example to the young by being a good role model 24.4 per cent
Fearing sin and not bribing officials 11.2 per cent.

The poll surveyed 1,884 people from January 3-7.