On Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 10.45 a.m., Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Interior Minister, together with Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno, Deputy Prime Minister and Mr. Bhumivisan Kasemsook, Secretary-General of the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) jointly held a press conference announcing the results of Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025 at the Government Press Center, Naree Samosorn Building, Government House. This followed the announcement by Transparency International (TI), on 20 February 2026, which reported that Thailand scored 33 out of 100, ranking 116th out of 182 countries.

The Prime Minister stated that Thailand’s CPI score had decreased by one point compared to the previous year, remaining at a low level. He emphasized that he was not complacent and did not want this issue to become an obstacle that could affect perceptions of Thailand. As head of the former government, he instructed the Secretary-General of the PACC, along with Deputy Prime Minister, to urgently review and amend laws, rules, and regulations, as well as enact new legislation in order to ensure the effectiveness of combating corruption.

The Royal Thai government has accelerated efforts to advancing Thailand’s accession process to become a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which will enhance standards of transparency in both public and private sector transactions and further strengthen the principles of good governance. This will be a key factor in building confidence and fostering Thailand’s credibility and capacity at the international level. Additionally, the Royal Thai Government has shown strong commitment to encourage the Ease of Doing Business through the One Stop Service concept, requiring all government agencies to carry out their performance promptly, transparently and fairly without discrimination to ensure the effectiveness in public services for entrepreneurs and the public. However, in the event that any violation, abuse of power, or misconduct in public agencies are detected, administrative and disciplinary measures will be strictly enforced.

The Secretary-General of the PACC addressed common challenges related to approvals and permits encountered by entrepreneurs and foreign investors. In this regard, the PACC has undertaken efforts to ensure that authorities responsible for approval and licensing processes perform in compliance with applicable regulations. Although Thailand’s CPI score declined overall, some indicators showed improvement. Given that the assessment is based on nine different sources, only one source recorded a significant increase, the PERC Asia Risk Guide, which assesses perceptions of corruption in countries where individuals live and work. Historical data also indicate that its scores have consistently improved year on year.