NACC will get power to launch graft probes independently
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will be given the power to independently kick start investigations into graft cases, under the new organic law written by the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC).
Currently, the NACC has to wait for others to file complaints before starting an investigation.
Chief constitution writer Meechai Ruchupan said the agency would be authorised to handle corruption allegations and complaints directly without having to rely on the police or other investigation agencies.
The anti-graft agency will also have the power to order related agencies or agents to probe a graft case on its behalf, Meechai said.
The new organic law will boost the agency’s transparency and efficacy, he said, adding that any suggestions on the law was still welcome.
Meanwhile, Pramon Sutivong, the chairman of Anti-Corruption Thailand, has said that the organic law should ensure diversity in the commission and make the recruitment as transparent as possible.
