Corruption & Official Misconduct Defense in Thailand
Facing NACC or PACC corruption allegations? Begin with the precise charge, evidence and procedural stage—not predictions about the outcome.
Check allegations, evidence and procedural stage before deciding how to respond.
This information is for accused persons and defendants. An allegation, investigation or agency finding is not itself a criminal conviction.
Allegations · Evidence · Procedure
Which stage is your case at?
Complaint or inquiry
Confirm the authority, your status and notice date.
Formal allegation
Review each allegation, response rights and admissible evidence.
Finding or referral
Separate criminal and disciplinary consequences and the competent authority.
Court proceedings
Review the charge, hearing dates and defense rights in the competent court.
How do the NACC and PACC differ?
The NACC and PACC have distinct statutory roles, and certain matters can be referred between authorities. Examine the alleged conduct, persons, official notice and applicable law rather than relying solely on rank.
15 Allegation Scenarios — Accused Person Perspective
Accused of Misappropriating Government Funds
I signed a payment voucher but never received the money. Why am I accused?
Read guidance02Public Official Accused of Bribery
I approved a permit normally, but I am accused of accepting a payment.
Read guidance03Accused of Bid Rigging or Tailored TOR
I drafted tender specifications and was accused of favouring one bidder.
Read guidance04Procurement Inspection Committee Accused of Corruption
I signed the acceptance report; defects were found later and I was accused of collusion.
Read guidance05Accused of Public Recruitment Exam Fraud
I served on an exam committee and was named in a leaked-paper allegation.
Read guidance06Accused Under Thai Penal Code Section 157
I issued a reassignment order and now face an abuse-of-office allegation.
Read guidance07Accused of Improper Land Title or Permit Issuance
I signed based on an official file but the land is alleged to be public land.
Read guidance08Accused of False Training or Travel Claims
I organised training but am accused of inflated attendance and meal costs.
Read guidance09Accused of Misusing Public Subsidy Funds
I manage a public fund and am accused of using it outside its purpose.
Read guidance10Accused of Payments for Improper Influence
I received money for case coordination and face allegations of influence payments.
Read guidance11Accused of Dereliction of Official Duty
I am accused of knowing about an offense but failing to act.
Read guidance12Accused of Misusing Government Vehicles or Property
I used a government vehicle and now face an improper-use allegation.
Read guidance13Accused of Leaking Confidential Official Information
I had access to a file and am accused of leaking it.
Read guidance14Accused of Procurement Conflict of Interest
A relative's company won a contract and I am accused of favouritism.
Read guidance15Accused of a False or Incomplete NACC Asset Declaration
I filed an NACC asset declaration but omitted some property or accounts.
Read guidanceVerifiable Trust and Important Limitations
Illustrative scenarios, not verified frequency rankings or real client stories. Outcomes are not guaranteed. Do not destroy or alter evidence; this is general information only.
นายสามารถ เพ็งแจ่ม370/2563↗Related Disciplinary and Administrative Matters
Disciplinary penalties, removal and dismissal may require separate appeals from criminal proceedings.
Related Disciplinary and Administrative Matters ↗Received an Official Allegation Notice?
If you received an NACC or PACC notice, share your public-service status, date of notice and brief allegation so the firm can explain the next procedural steps and scope of engagement.