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April 28, 2011

Corruption – A Thai Perspective: Good News and Bad News

Tilleke & Gibbins Viewpoint, September 2010

This Tilleke & Gibbins Viewpoint article, written by David Lyman (Chairman & Chief Values Officer), provides a review of the current state of corruption in Thailand. The article gives an overview of petty corruption and grand corruption, highlighted by recent prominent examples. The article then discusses recent progress made by the government and the importance of ratifying the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.

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