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Thai Government Agencies Host Anti-Corruption Seminar
The Department of Water Resources and associated agencies participated in a seminar focused on integrating Buddhist principles to combat corruption within the public sector.
On September 3, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reported that representatives from the agency, alongside the Office of Water Resources Region 11, attended a seminar titled 'Buddhist Dhamma and Corruption Prevention in Government Agencies.' The event was organized as part of the fiscal year 2026 anti-corruption initiative.
This seminar aimed to explore how ethical frameworks and Buddhist teachings can be applied to enhance transparency and integrity within public administration. By focusing on internal governance and moral conduct, the participating agencies seek to address systemic issues related to corruption in the Thai civil service.
For residents and expatriates, this initiative highlights the ongoing efforts by the Thai government to modernize administrative practices and improve institutional accountability. While such seminars are part of a broader national strategy to foster a cleaner public sector, they do not directly impact daily life or the regulatory environment for visitors. It remains to be confirmed how these ethical training programs will be measured in terms of their long-term effectiveness or if they will lead to specific policy changes in how government departments interact with the public. The DWR has not yet released details on follow-up actions or specific performance indicators resulting from this session.