Abstract:
The objectives of this qualitative research were to investigate basic information of the
policy of the solar farm project of the Energy Regulatory Commission and to provide
recommendation for the resolution of corruption problems in Thailand. The research methodology incorporated document analysis and field research. The data were obtained from observation and in-depth interviews with key informants who were officials, academics, politicians, local leaders, and solar farm entrepreneurs. The result revealed that the policy corruptions were caused by the upper structure of the administrative system allowing superiors to have power to determine the role of those who implemented the policies contributing to a culture of corruption. Corruption forms included bribery in exchange for services, exercise of power for improper purposes, etc. Such corruption forms caused the government to waste spending and the population not to access
to quality health care. Due to this problem, investors were found to have no trust in Thai
bureaucracy where power is always exercised improperly and investors are always required to exchange some benefits for the right to run their business in Thai state-owned enterprises. The recommended resolution included raising awareness of anti-corruption among officials, politicians, business persons, and as well as the public and increasing public feedback channels. In addition, the research recommended the reform or amendment of legal regulations and laws in relation to the government procurement and supplies management and the promotion of anticorruption networks in all levels through the establishment of an anti-corruption fund and a witness protection program for witnesses for corruption cases. Finally, independent organizations against corruption should be reformed to promote collaboration among private, public, and international organizations on anti-corruption missions to ensure the transparency of the system.