Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan chaired a crucial meeting focused on developing an integrated plan to combat corruption and misconduct within government processes. The meeting aimed at introducing electronic systems to replace discretionary decisions, marking a significant shift from traditional methods.

According to Thai News Agency, Pakorn emphasized the need for Thailand to improve its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) to boost confidence in the nation's future trade and investment prospects. He highlighted the importance of utilizing the budget effectively to maximize benefits, stressing that the current approach of raising awareness through seminars has been ineffective. The new strategy focuses on detailed improvements to work processes, including a major overhaul of government procedures to ensure efficiency, transparency, and reduced corruption.

Pakorn criticized the traditional methods as insufficient for changing public perception of corruption. He pointed out that the Prime Minister's directive demands a corruption-free future, advocating for a complete overhaul of the work system. The emphasis is on minimizing discretionary decisions by implementing electronic systems rather than relying on awareness-raising activities.

Pakorn urged officials to follow the Prime Minister's and government's policies as guidelines for preparing an integrated budget to address these issues effectively.