At the same time, they would also cast doubt over the administrative transparency of infrastructure projects. For many years, political instability resulted in many large-scale public infrastructure projects being delayed. Two years ago, the government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha issued a cabinet resolution adopting international practices on transparency and good governance in public procurement. If properly implemented, taxpayers can, at least, entrust the committee to closely monitor large infrastructure projects their behalf. Thailand's adoption of transparency initiatives such as the CoST is just the beginning of a road to transparency in public projects.

Source: Bangkok Post August 15, 2017 23:26 UTC