Anti-corruption course introduced for local administrators

PATHUM THANI, THAILAND, October 26 (TNA) - The Thai Ministry of Interior has introduced an anti-corruption course for local administrators. Thai Interior Minister General Anupong Paojinda launched the honesty training course for local administrators at the Local Personnel Development Institution in Khlong Luang District of Bangkok's neighboring Pathum Thani Province on Monday. Speaking at the launch ceremony, General Anupong said local administrators need to be both good and capable and they must also have teamwork and development strategies, exchange resources and follow frameworks so that they can improve the life of local people. The interior minister promised that the Thai government will reform local administration to guarantee transparency and decentralize power simultaneously. According to the interior minister, he may visit local areas next week to receive information from local authorities and villagers. (TNA)