Opoku, A; Poshyanand, M; Elmualim, A; Kavishe, N; Mushtaha, E S N and Abdalla, S B (2022) Corruption in the construction industry: An insight from the Thai construction sector. In: Tutesigensi, A. and Neilson, C. J. (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract
The construction industry in Thailand has significant impact upon the nation’s economic growth. However, the industry has been threatened by corruption which is a major cause of Thailand’s middle-income trap. The aim of this research is to explore the nature of corrupt practices in the Thailand construction industry by examining the causes and strategies for preventing corruption through the lens of the principal-agent framework. The study adopts qualitative research approach through semi-structured interview with 12 professionals from the construction industry. The result of the study shows that corruption in the Thai construction industry is caused by factors such as personal behaviour, red-tape and conflicts of laws, organisational culture etc. Improving organisational system, decentralisation, ethical training, promoting ethical culture etc. are some of the measures that could be used in fighting corruption in the Thai construction industry. The study contributes to a body of knowledge that could help mitigate the detrimental consequences of corruption.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | principal-agent theory, corruption, causes and prevention, construction industry, Thailand |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Apr 2025 12:34 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2025 12:34 |