Mana Nimitmongkol, secretary-general of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT), on Monday praised Bangkok's plan to prohibit state officials from receiving gifts and services from businesses, vendors and the public.
On Facebook on Monday, Mr Mana praised governor Chadchart Sittipunt's stance, saying he was courageous.
Mr Mana said although the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s plan to prohibit officials from receiving gifts may not be achieved completely, Mr Chadchart's intention is brave.