Pattaya City achieves 99.41 score in anti-corruption assessment

Pattaya City achieved a significant milestone by securing a score of 99.41 in the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). This assessment evaluates ethical practices and transparency among local administrative organisations across Thailand.

Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet proudly shared the results for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting the comprehensive evaluation by the NACC. A total of 8,325 government agencies, including municipalities, provincial administrative organisations, subdistrict administrative organisations, state enterprises, ministries, and departments, were scrutinised to assess their adherence to ethical standards and transparency in public service delivery.

Pattaya City’s impressive ITA score places it at the AA (excellent) level among local administrative organisations. This achievement reflects the city’s dedication to maintaining transparency and high standards of work. The mayor attributed this success to the collective efforts of executives and officers who have diligently served the public throughout the past fiscal year.

Over the years, Pattaya City has shown significant improvement in its ITA scores. In 2018, the city scored 79.64, followed by a dip to 61.58 in 2019 and further down to 55.19 in 2020. However, the city bounced back with a score of 80.52 in 2021, 98.94 last year, and now a record-breaking 99.41.

Mayor Poramese stated that transparency remains a priority during his tenure.

The NACC’s evaluation criteria include work performance from January to June, feedback from service users, and on-site inspections.

In a message to the citizens, Mayor Poramese expressed gratitude to all sectors of Pattaya City and highlighted the importance of morality and transparency. The city continues to address project challenges and build public trust, reported Pattaya News.

In related news, the NACC resolved to address the issue of criminal records for individuals found innocent or not prosecuted, proposing legal reforms and submitting recommendations to the Cabinet for consideration. During a recent meeting, the NACC decided to enhance the management of criminal records, aiming to improve efficiency and accuracy.