PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index rankingPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul speaks to reporters before chairing a meeting of his Bhumjaithai Party's MPs-elected on Thursday. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reacted by calling the ranking "a failing grade". "The government will not ignore the findings and agrees that corruption perceptions can damage Thailand's international reputation." Thailand's score fell by one point from the previous year.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2026 07:09 UTC