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Government must ‘walk the talk’ on ending malfeasance – JFCCT chairwoman

Thailand has a long and difficult journey ahead to fight corruption. This will require the participation of all parties, the government, academia, the public and the private sectors, said Ms Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand.

The current Thai government has worked to improve the issue of corruption, but the situation needs to be addressed more, and much remains to be done, said Leirvåg in an exclusive interview. 

Ms Leirvåg added that Thailand could do much better and it was time for the government and the political establishment to walk the talk, not only talk. “We also need to set goals and work as a team towards real and effective zero tolerance for corruption.” 

According to Leirvåg, it is the general mindset…

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