กกร. ผนึกกำลังรัฐ–เอกชน–ประชาสังคม เดินหน้า “Zero Corruption” จาก Policy สู่ Action เสริมธรรมาภิบาล สร้างเศรษฐกิจโปร่งใสFKR. Unites Government–Private Sector–Civil Society to Advance “Zero Corruption” from Policy to Action, Enhancing Good Governance and Creating a Transparent Economy

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Joint Committee of the Private Sector 3 Institutions (FKR) by the Zero Corruption Working Group: FKR and Friends Without Tolerance organized a Dinner Talk under the theme “Zero Corruption: From Policy to Action” at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Impact Muang Thong Thani. Dr. Poj Aramvittayanon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Chambers of Commerce, Ms. Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries, and Mr. Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association, participated in driving the Dinner Talk to serve as a platform for connecting policy frameworks for preventing and combating corruption to tangible actions while fostering cooperation among the government, private sector, civil society, academia, and international organizations to enhance governance and transparency, as well as to create a fair economic environment conducive to national competition.

This event was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the initiative “Zero Corruption: FKR and Friends Without Tolerance” on October 1, 2025, to unite all sectors in jointly addressing systemic corruption issues.

Throughout the one-year period, over 50 private sector organizations, companies, academic institutions, and relevant agencies have joined the network. This Dinner Talk was attended by more than 1,500 high-level executives from the business sector, government, and civil society, reflecting the collaboration of all sectors in driving the prevention and combating of corruption from policy level to tangible implementation.

During the event, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister, delivered a keynote speech titled “The Government and the Drive Towards Zero Corruption and Sustainable Growth,” emphasizing that combating corruption is a crucial mission that must be driven from policy to serious practice since the corruption issue negatively impacts not only legal or economic aspects but also the public trust of citizens, entrepreneurs, and investors in the nation’s regulations, which is a key factor in the development and competitiveness capability of Thailand.

The Prime Minister outlined three key principles for addressing corruption: “Close opportunities for fraud, open opportunities for scrutiny, and shut off pathways for the wrongdoers.” The focus is on reducing gaps arising from the exercise of authority and discretion in the public sector, increasing data transparency so that the public and business sectors can scrutinize, and taking action against wrongdoers based on circumstances and evidence, regardless of names, positions, or relationships.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of improving public procurement and authorization systems to be clear, transparent, and allow fair competition, to reduce opportunities for lobbying, setting beneficial conditions, and risks of corruption. He supported public participation, including from businesses, the media, and whistleblowers, in oversight, with the government needing to appropriately protect informants.

The Prime Minister further stressed that the principles of transparency and scrutiny must be applied to all parties, including the government, the Prime Minister, and ministers. In cases of conflict of interest, individuals must withdraw from decision-making and accept scrutiny according to the same standards to collectively create a public sector system that is transparent, accountable, and reduces corruption issues tangibly, leading to building trust and laying a crucial foundation for Thailand's sustainable growth.

Dr. Poj Aramvittayanon, Chairman of FKR and the Zero Corruption Working Group, stated that private sector anti-corruption efforts have been continuously driven, and in the future, it is essential to elevate discussions about the issues to addressing root causes, particularly reviewing laws, regulations, licenses, and procedures that may open channels for discretionary usage, while also leveraging technology and data to enhance transparency and accountability.

Thus, FKR aims to shift from addressing problems at the end of the line, or “Sue-Catch-Finish,” to preventing channels for corruption from arising from the start, alongside pushing the principle of “No Payment,” with the public sector reducing unnecessary procedures and discretion, while the private sector must elevate governance and internal control systems to ensure that bribery does not become part of business operations. The essence of “From Policy to Action” is to turn good policies and intentions into practical outcomes by transforming laws into efficient systems, from collaboration to action, and leading to changes that citizens and businesses can feel.

Additionally, at the event, representatives at policy level and key agencies shared their perspectives from various dimensions. Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphan, Deputy Prime Minister, gave a special lecture on “Legal and Public Sector Reform: Key Mechanism Towards Zero Corruption,” followed by Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, who provided a special lecture on “A Transparent Financial System and the Future of the Thai Economy” and Mr. Phumwisal Kasemsuk, Secretary-General of the Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission, discussed “Mechanisms for Preventing Corruption in the Public Sector and Working with Networks.” Also featured were perspectives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) via a VTR titled “Integrity, Trust and Competitiveness: The OECD Perspective,” reflecting the interplay between integrity, trust, and competitiveness, aligning with the crucial concept of the event in creating an environment conducive to the economy, investment, and long-term national development.

FKR believes that sustainable solutions to corruption issues require cooperation from all sectors, with the government creating transparent rules and systems, the business sector adhering to good governance, and the public involved in scrutiny to collectively create an environment where "doing the right thing is easier and corruption is harder to commit," leading to building trust and supporting sustainable growth in the country.

As FTI, as the representative organization of the industrial sector, emphasizes the importance of creating a business environment that is transparent, fair, and has clear regulations, as reducing corruption and enhancing good governance are key factors in instilling confidence among entrepreneurs and investors, as well as supporting the industrial sector to operate and compete effectively both domestically and on the global trade stage.

This event reflects the cooperation of the government, private sector, and civil society in driving the prevention and combating of corruption from policy to practice, with FTI ready to collaborate with FKR and all networks to promote good governance and transparency, supporting the creation of a fair business environment and enhancing the competitiveness of the Thai industrial sector sustainably.