CNS gives nod to Cabinet's 3-point agenda
Based on the Council for National Security's report, the Cabinet yesterday approved three priorities for the national agenda - the celebrations of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday in 2007, the forging of national unity and the fight against corruption.
"The government will encourage the people's involvement in the year-long celebrations for His Majesty starting from December 5, 2006 to December 5, 2007," Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said. With regard to the implementation of the anti-corruption campaign, PM's Office Minister Dhipavadee Meksawan said the government would ratify the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Relevant graft laws will be amended later in accordance with the convention, she said. Her colleague Thirapat Serirangsan is in charge of drafting a code of ethics for Cabinet members, she said. The code is expected to include penalties and will be in line with the draft bill on conflicts of interest, she said. Dhipavadee said she would take charge of raising anti-corruption awareness in the bureaucracy by working with the Civil Service Commission and the Public Sector Development Commission. The Education Ministry will promote courses on ethics and morals at all educational levels, she said.
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