According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)—an annual metric published by the international NGO,  Transparency International that quantifies the perceived level of public sector corruption globally—Thailand scored 33 out of 100 in 2025. This places the country at 116th overall, marking its lowest ranking since 2012 [1]. For context, India ranked 91st with a score of 39 in 2025. 

Meanwhile, on May 14, 2026, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), Thailand released a list of the top 10 government agencies with the highest bribe amounts per transaction, marking the first time such data has been made public [2]. 

During a press conference, a named Thai government　agency pushed back against the JSCCIB's results, demanding to see the underlying data and evidence to support these claims [3]. 

With technical reviews by 20 OECD committees rapidly approaching as part of Thailand's bid for OECD membership, movements among key stakeholders to address these issues are intensifying.

Corruption Rankings of ASEAN Countries (2025)

#116: Ranked 116th

 Prepared by HS-TECH with leaflet/ggplot2

What is the JSCCIB?

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is the leading body of Thailand’s private sector, comprising the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Bankers' Association. It plays a pivotal role in shaping economic policies and improving the business environment in collaboration with the Thai government.

Currently, the JSCCIB is crucial to Thailand’s bid to join the OECD. As OECD membership requires stringent adherence to international standards of governance and legal frameworks, the JSCCIB actively champions initiatives like "Zero Corruption Thailand" to promote transparency and ethical business practices. By conducting surveys and providing policy recommendations, the JSCCIB supports the government's structural reforms to enhance public sector integrity, ensuring Thailand's investment climate meets global standards.

(Hashi, Bee)

References:

[1] https://www.jsccib.org/news/detail/jsccib-private-sector-survey-corruption-worsens-zero-corruption-thailand   

[2] https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40066227   

[3] https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/16/thailand039s-pollution-control-department-chief-rejects-bribery-claims-demands-survey-source