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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Thailand.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
1 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
2 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
12 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Thailand can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Strictly enforce the ban on tobacco-related CSR activities under the new tobacco control law and ensure there are no loop holes for the tobacco industry to exploit.
- Disallow the appointment of current and retired government officials to the TAOT.
- Expedite implementation of the new tobacco control law to protect government officials and public policies from tobacco industry interference.
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