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Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance in Asia (Part 5)
– Thailand: Legal Framework for Anti-Bribery Law and Recent Key Whistleblower Protections in the Amended Anti-Corruption Law
Thailand is the second-largest economy in the ASEAN region and an important hub for trade and investment. Its strategic location and developed infrastructure have made it an attractive destination for many Japanese companies. However, the 2024 edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (published annually by Transparency International), a widely recognized indicator of global corruption levels, ranks Thailand 107th out of 180 countries. This suggests that the risk of bribery in Thailand remains a concern. In this newsletter, we will provide an overview of the Anti-Bribery framework in Thailand, and the recent amendment to the Anti-Corruption Law, which introduced whistleblower protections. The primary legislation governing bribery issues in Thailand is the Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018) (“Organic Act”), which establishes a comprehensive legal framework...To read the full article, please see the PDF file
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Satoshi has worked at N&A’s Singapore office since July 2022 and has provided Japanese clients with headquarters in Japan or Singapore and other clients with legal support on crisis management/compliance, dispute resolution, labor and general corporate matters for their businesses operations in Southeast Asian countries.
Satoshi has also engaged in international construction and infrastructure projects and has advised on construction contracts, laws and regulations, and disputes in connection with projects in Japan and overseas.