Thailand Seeks OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Accession by 2028, Pursues Legal Reforms
Thailand is actively pursuing membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2028, with a particular focus on accelerating its accession to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Thai officials have requested assistance from the OECD to expedite this process, which is crucial before the Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions can conduct its technical review. This review is one of 25 assessments required for the country's accession. Currently, Thai agencies are engaged in technical reviews, responding to questionnaires, and participating in interviews with OECD Secretariat officials. The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and other relevant bodies are preparing three key legal and regulatory measures: amendments to provisions on bribing foreign public officials, amendments concerning the liability of legal entities in bribery cases, and legislation to prohibit bribe payments from being treated as tax-deductible expenses. These leg... 
