Bangkok: ACT invites Thai citizens to participate in an online anti-corruption vote on Anti-Corruption Day, scheduled for September 6, 2025. The initiative, themed "No Corruption, No Problems," aims to empower citizens to express their disapproval of corruption, as highlighted by recent news stories.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Mana Nimitmongkol, President of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand, emphasized the importance of public awareness in combating corruption. This year's event focuses on encouraging citizens to partake in their civic duties, as corruption is deeply embedded in societal structures and systems. The theme for this year's Anti-Corruption Day, "No Corruption, It Can Happen," reflects the organization's mission to foster a culture where corruption cannot thrive.
The Anti-Corruption Day event, marking 15 years of advocacy, will be held at the Professor Sangwien Indaravijaya Auditorium, Stock Exchange of Thailand. It will feature live-streaming on the organization's Facebook page, allowing citizens nationwide to participate. Attendees can engage in an online poll designed to gather public opinions on eradicating corruption through a QR code provided during the event.
Mr. Nimitmongkol stressed the significance of public participation, stating that citizen voices are crucial in creating a system that supports ethical behavior and prevents corruption. The event will also host a forum titled "No Corruption...It Won't Happen...Really?" where stakeholders will discuss systemic failures and propose solutions. A stage play, "Corruption... Until Someone Dies!", will depict the collapse of the State Audit Office building to illustrate the consequences of neglect.
In a recent ACT Poll conducted over August, respondents identified the collapse of the State Audit Office building as the most egregious example of corruption, followed by unfinished government projects and a controversial political incident. These survey results underscore the public's demand for accountability and systemic change.