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Cabinet Acknowledges NACC Proposal for Suvarnabhumi Corruption Prevention

Cabinet Acknowledges NACC Proposal for Suvarnabhumi Corruption Prevention

MGR Online•Economy•2h ago

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The Thai Cabinet has acknowledged recommendations from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) aimed at preventing corruption in the Suvarnabhumi Airport development plan.

  • •The Cabinet acknowledged NACC proposals for anti-corruption measures in the Suvarnabhumi Airport development.
  • •The Ministry of Transport is tasked with collaborating with various agencies on a master plan.
  • •The master plan must ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to ICAO standards.
  • •A report on the consideration or implementation results must be submitted to the Cabinet within 30 days.

Overview

  • •The Cabinet meeting on February 17, 2026, acknowledged the NACC's recommendations.
  • •The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) proposed recommendations to prevent corruption in the Suvarnabhumi Airport development project.
  • •The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is designated as the lead agency to consider these recommendations.
  • •The MOT will collaborate with the Bureau of the Budget, NESDC, EEC, and CAAT to develop a master plan.
  • •The goal is to create a master plan that is cost-effective and compliant with ICAO airport design standards.
  • •The NACC's proposal aims to prevent future corruption in government projects, specifically regarding the Suvarnabhumi Airport development.
  • •The Ministry of Transport is to submit a summary of considerations or implementation results to the Cabinet Secretariat within 30 days of notification.
  • •If issues arise, problems and obstacles must be reported to the NACC within 90 days of notification, with a deadline of April 19, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The executive body of the Thai government responsible for approving proposals and issuing resolutions.
NACC(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️
The National Anti-Corruption Commission of Thailand, responsible for investigating and preventing corruption.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry responsible for transportation infrastructure and policy development.
Bureau of the Budget(สำนักงบประมาณ)
The Thai government agency responsible for budget allocation and management.
NESDC(สศช.)ℹ️
The National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand, responsible for national development planning.
EECℹ️
The Eastern Economic Corridor Office, responsible for managing Thailand's special economic zone development.
CAATℹ️
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, responsible for civil aviation regulation and oversight.
ICAOℹ️
The International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN agency that sets international standards for aviation.
Cabinet Secretariat(สำนักเลขาธิการคณะรัฐมนตรี)
The government office that supports the operations of the Thai Cabinet.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
The main international airport serving Bangkok and Thailand, undergoing development plans.

Law

Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2018 (2018)(พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญ (พ.ร.บ.) ว่าด้วยการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริต พ.ศ. 2018)
The specific legislation governing the prevention and suppression of corruption in Thailand.
Royal Decree on Submission of Matters and Cabinet Meetings B.E. 2005 (2005)(พระราชกฤษฎีกาว่าด้วยการเสนอเรื่องและการประชุมคณะรัฐมนตรี พ.ศ. 2005)
The regulation outlining procedures for submitting matters and conducting Cabinet meetings.