Declaration of assets is a vital first step
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Ref: "Graft fight a 'national priority'", news, yesterday.
It’s wonderful to read this prominent headline and that of PM General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s promise of tackling corruption as the first reform priority. Also heartening are the Bangkok Poll’s survey findings that 74 per cent of respondents believe this government is far more transparent than the previous one.
I would agreed with the lip service of our seriousness in damning corruption and the degree of openness if everybody having power to govern and legislate is legally required under the umbrella of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to declare his or her assets as of this date, just like during the Yingluck era.
Not only will this government be lauded as a sincere and believable white horse that cures Thailand’s notorious corruption habit, but it will also be praised for sportsmanlike conduct from day one by holding themselves accountable as well.
Songdej Praditsmanont
Bangkok
