The initiative was unveiled at the 35th Cula The Impact event, reports the Bangkok Post.
The online report channel, accessible via Line (@Corruption Watch) and the “cs.actai.co” website, provides a secure channel for both the public and officials to submit information and track the progress of cases.
The project is supported by various agencies, including the ACT, Isra News Agency, Hand Social Enterprise, CU’s Faculty of Economics, the National Research Council of Thailand, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and networks that come together to build a sustainable anti-corruption ecosystem.
The tool has four functions: allowing people to report anonymously with evidence uploads; screening and submitting cases systematically; facilitating cross-sector collaboration by forwarding data to the NACC and the media; and providing transparent case updates on a public website.
From 2022 to Sept 1, 405 cases were reported, 108 of which were referred to the NACC, 245 were published on websites, and 36 were investigated further in collaboration with the Must Share Facebook page.
Researchers suggested stronger protections were needed, as fear of retaliation often discourages many people from reporting and exposing graft.
ACT chairman Mana Nimitmongkol warned that corruption has become more sophisticated, often hidden behind regulations and networks.
He said the key to combating corruption is to ensure protection for complainants, and such a function was developed in this tool.