Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's order barring gifts to superiors is a small but solid step in the battle to eliminate corruption. Thanks to the "no gift" policy, a directive instructing state officials not to accept or give expensive gifts, most state offices have celebrated the festive season in a different atmosphere. Under its leader Xi Jinping, China, the regional giant, has also curbed gift-giving in the state sector. There are reports that Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith ordered authorities from cabinet ministers down to local administration level to refrain from sending greetings cards. Still, it's encouraging to see many ministers and senior officials are observing the policy and setting a good example for those under them.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2018 21:34 UTC