Existing Corruption Circumstances in Thailand • Widespread and rampant corruption particularly in political system. • Estimates that bribe-taking ranging from 25 to 35% of the government budget i.e. particularly in procurement, construction, and investment projects (2012 UTCC Survey Project) • The estimated total amount is over 300,000 million baht or 10,000 million US dollars or more than 2.5 % of GDP. • Corruption in mega projects are prevalent and difficult to trace i.e. rice pledging scheme, etc. ACT, formerly titled as Anti- Corruption Network (ACN), was established in June 2011 by the business-led network in the purpose to lessen and counter corruption which is the major problem that obstructs Thailand development. Now, we have 47 members, including professional associations, educational institutes and social groups, closely collaborated with each other in many projects and campaigns. Board of Trade of Thailand Stock Exchange of Thailand United Nations Development Program : Thailand Thai Institute of Directors Department of International Trade Promotion The Federation of Thai Industries Securities and Exchange Commission The Thai Bankers’ Association University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Rangsit University Office of the National AntiCorruption Commission Dhurakij Pundit University Office of Public Sector AntiCorruption Commission Thai Health Promotion Foundation King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi VISION “TO BE A SOCIAL POWER THAT DRIVES PEOPLES & THAILAND TO DEMOLISH CORRUPTION” MISSION 1. Built TRUST & REPUTATION. Ensure that we are the reliable center and well-equipped for anti-corruption development programs. (Be a Leading Force) 2. Strengthen CONNECTIVITY & EMPOWERMENT among our networks and society as a whole, nationally and internationally. (Be a Networker & Facilitator) 3. Reinforce anti-corruption POLICIES at the state level as well as business level. (Be a Catalyst) 4. Promote & support ROLE MODELS either at the organization or individual level. (Be a Promoter) VALUE/PRINCIPLE • Independent & Neutral • Integrity • Transparency • Accountability OUR MISSIONS IN SHORT Support Build trust Collaboration Promote Build network Empower OUR STRATEGY DEFEAT State Private & Public PROMOTE DISCLOSE PREVENT D ISCLOSE 1 Rice pledging scheme and farm storage loan. 2 Compiling Campaign: Corruption committed by public sectors that apply their power, laws and regulations to take advantage of private ones. The cases will be disclosed and pass on to NACC. P REVENT 1 Disclosure of price and cost structure of Government Projects. 2 Push forward and submit Integrity Pact for Government to implement in all Government Projects. 3 Watchdog Project. 4 Promote transparency on Authority License approval. P REVENT 5 Public debates on 2.2 trillion Bath transportation investment. 6 Public debates on Flood Rehabilitation Budget 120 million Bath and 350 million Bath. 7 Set up practice and regulations on transparency for Private Sectors. P ROMOTE 1 Create short documentary films regarding to corruption issues disseminated to public at the beginning of the year 2013. 2 Youth 2020 establishment project. 3 Promote ethics and anti-corruption attitudes among colleges and universities students. P ROMOTE 4 Roadshow to Chamber of Commerce in upcountry, training and lecturing in educational institutes on behalf of Watchdog Project . 5 Compose soul-stirring songs on the purpose to encourage meritocracy and anti-corruption attitude among public. ถาไม ร วมกั น ้ ่ ่ แกไข ้ ไม ประเทศไทยก็ไป ประเทศไทย หน้าทีข ่ อง "ไทย" ทุกคน อยานิ ่ ่งดูดาย ACT NOW!!! act@anticorruption.in.th www.facebook.com/ACT.AntiCorruption 150 Ratchabopit Road, Phra Nakorn, Bangkok 10200