The Development of Investigation Procedures for the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) the Central Investigation Bureau Royal Thai Police

Abstract

     The research aimed to 1) study the work of the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), Central Investigation Bureau, Royal Thai Police 2) study the problems and obstacles in investigating corruption cases of the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), Central Investigation Bureau, Royal Thai Police 3) obtain guidelines for improving and developing the work of investigating corruption cases of the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), Central Investigation Bureau, Royal Thai Police. The research design was qualitative research. by studying documents that related to the development of the investigation work of corruption investigation officers of state officials from textbooks, articles, research documents from both Thailand and abroad, and individuals in-depth interviews consisting of executives of the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), commanders as heads of investigation officers and investigation officers, including officers from the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (ONACC), the Department of Special Investigation, the Office of the Attorney General, and academic professors , totaling 20 people.
      The research results found that: 1) The Investigators under the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) are civil servants that not independent in their work but are under the command of the hierarchy; on investigative work of investigators must be carried out under the law, regulations, orders, and relevant court decisions, while being under the checks and balances of the public prosecutor. 2) The work of investigators under the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) has problems with a lack of personnel that is not consistent with the increased work, inadequate budget and equipment for work, and coordination with other agencies in some case. 3) Guidelines for improving  the work of investigating corruption cases of the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), Central Investigation Bureau, Royal Thai Police. The command system should reform the structure of the investigation work as a whole. Support for the work should support personnel, budget, development and adequate training. The amount of work should be an appropriate amount per person. Confidence in the work should allow the public to participate in inspecting the work. Independence in the work should allow investigators to exercise their discretion independently. The work guidelines should have a team of investigators to balance the power and prevent interference.
 
Article history: Received 20 April 2025          
                            Revised 19 May 2025      
                            Accepted 23 May 2025       
                            SIMILARITY INDEX = 12.33 %