“Anutin” emphasizes Interior Ministry to drive suppression of all forms of corruption

"Anutin" discusses with anti-corruption organizations, reiterates Interior Ministry to drive suppression of all forms of corruption through administrative mechanisms at all levels, building confidence among the people. Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, said that today (30 May 2024) at 10:00 a.m., Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, chaired a discussion meeting between the Ministry of Interior and the Anti-Corruption Organization (Thailand) or ACT, led by Mr. Pramon Sutivong, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Organization (Thailand) Foundation, along with the Foundation's board of directors at the Damrongtham Meeting Room, Ministry of Interior City Hall. Mr. Anutin emphasized in the discussion that the fight against corruption is the intention of the Ministry of Interior. He has emphasized the policy since he assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. All parts of t he Ministry of Interior are ready to fully cooperate in driving the issue through the mechanism of high-level executives, provincial governors, and executives of government agencies under their supervision, through full inspection and supervision, as he has announced as a policy that all civil servants of the Ministry of Interior are enemies of all forms of corruption. 'Corruption prevention must be carried out in tandem with both the government and private sectors. We must draw a clear line on transparency, which means no requests for benefits whatsoever. There must be no under-the-table payments. Since I took office, I have emphasized the strict suppression of corruption. When any subordinate agencies are found, we will order them to urgently investigate and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. We must make these things a natural part of everyone's consciousness. We do not have to nag or emphasize them when something happens. I affirm that I will not allow any favors to be given to anyone or any gro up. If we find any wrongdoing from any legal organization, we will take decisive legal action without exception. As for local administrative organizations (LAOs), they are the agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior. They are responsible for inspecting the performance of official duties to ensure that they are in accordance with the rules and regulations. I have instructed the governors of the provinces to strictly supervise,' said Mr. Anutin. Mr. Anutin said that the suppression of corruption requires the cooperation of all parties because these actions cannot be made by clapping with one hand. As the executive branch according to the administrative regulations and a member of the House of Representatives of the legislative branch, he will always push for and give importance to these things. He also emphasized that all civil servants of the Ministry of Interior adhere to the principles of good governance in all matters and dimensions of their work in order to build confidence among the pe ople, leading to cooperation in developing the country effectively and transparently because 'the Ministry of Interior is the people'. The principle of the benefits of the people must be the most important. Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, said that the Ministry of Interior is an organization that has consistently received top scores for transparency from the NACC due to the implementation of policies to prevent and suppress influential people under Mr. Anutin, one of which is the suppression of influential people who will become involved in corruption in government agencies. In terms of the supervision of local administrative organizations, he has emphasized that all provincial governors should prioritize correctness and transparency in their work in order to create the same standards throughout the country. The meeting was attended by senior executives from the Ministry of Interior, the Department, and state enterprises under its jurisdiction, such as Mr. Arsit Samp antharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Mr. Boonjong Wongtrairat, Assistant Minister to the Minister of Interior; Mr. Somjet Limpaphan, Advisor to the Minister of Interior; Mr. Prasarn Wangrattanapranee, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; the working group of the Minister of Interior; Mr. Sayam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Community Development Department; Mr. Surapol Charoenphum, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Local Administration; Mr. Pisanu Tantithaworn, Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority; Ms. Timaporn Wimonanupong, Acting Deputy Governor (Engineering), Metropolitan Waterworks Authority; and relevant officials. Source: Thai News Agency