He made the remark while presiding over the opening ceremony of International Anti-Corruption Day today (December 9) at Impact Muangthong Thani exhibition centre.

Prayut said all parties should join forces to stamp out corruption, which has dented the country’s development for a long time. .

He added that the government had made it a priority to rid corruption in state agencies.

Phase 3 of the strategy for prevention and supression of the corruption (2017-2021)is focused on an integrated approach in fighting corruption, He said.