The government's anti-corruption subcommittee will start with Khaosan Road in Bangkok as a "sandbox" to tackle protection payments (ส่วย) to officials. The Interior Ministry, the anti-corruption commission (ปปท.) and Bangkok Metropolitan Police will review legal gaps, including the building and establishment-operation laws that officials use to extract bribes from entertainment venues. Officials found colluding face disciplinary and criminal action, with cases to be sent to the justice process within 30 days. For operators of bars, KTV and entertainment venues, expect tighter enforcement and checks on permits; legal changes are still at the planning stage.
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