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STRUCTURAL POLICY CORRUPTION IN ARCHITECTURAL PROCUREMENT: EVIDENCE OF TOR MANIPULATION IN THAILAND |
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| Creator | Kajohnsak CHAOKROMTHONG |
| Title | STRUCTURAL POLICY CORRUPTION IN ARCHITECTURAL PROCUREMENT: EVIDENCE OF TOR MANIPULATION IN THAILAND |
| Publisher | Asian Political Science Review |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Asian Political Science Review |
| Journal Vol. | 10 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | Article 3 |
| Keyword | Policy Corruption, Public Procurement, Terms of Reference, Architectural Design, Governance Reform |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APSR |
| Website title | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APSR/article/view/283740 |
| ISSN | 2730-3624 |
| Abstract | This study investigates structural policy corruption within public architectural procurement in Thailand, focusing on the strategic manipulation of Terms of Reference (TOR). Moving beyond transactional bribery, it conceptualizes TOR formulation as an institutionalized mechanism that deliberately distorts transparency, professional accountability, and fair competition. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study collected data through fifteen interviews and extensive document analysis, guided by the Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework and the COSO Enterprise Risk Management model. The empirical findings reveal four pervasive mechanisms of TOR manipulation: restrictive eligibility criteria, opaque cost estimation practices, superficial public consultation, and the systematic exclusion of independent architectural professionals. These structural vulnerabilities severely compromise design quality and erode public trust, mirroring broader procurement governance challenges across Asian nations. To mitigate these systemic issues, the research strongly advocates for comprehensive governance reforms. Key recommendations include establishing independent TOR review mechanisms, deploying digital procurement platforms, and expanding the regulatory mandate of professional architectural councils to enhance overall transparency and long-term public accountability in future national infrastructure development. |
