Bangkok: Several anti-graft bodies have joined forces to investigate alleged bribes involving the UK-based jet engine maker Rolls-Royce and Thai Airways International (THAI), with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordering authorities to follow up on the scandal and adopt effective preventive measures.
According to one anti-corruption advocates estimate, bribery in Thailand could be worth as much as 200bil baht (RM24.06bil) per year based on a commission rate of 8% in one of the Rolls-Royce deals involving THAI.
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