But why is the committee only focusing on nepotism in the bureaucracy? It is a widespread problem in Thailand. For example, there was recently the case of a very well-connected senior military officer who waved away allegations of nepotism with the remark that “everyone does it”. Is there a campaign to root out nepotism and corruption in the military? Maybe there is, and it is working away assiduously, but if so, it is certainly keeping a low profile.
The country is currently being governed by the military, and if they really want their campaigns against nepotism and corruption to succeed, they should lead by example.
Robin Grant