To decentralize and transform the rigid, traditionally strong bureaucratic system of power that ruled and controlled the country for many decades is not easy but Thailand is now going down this thorny road. This paper discusses the decentralization process in Thai society, which demonstrates the lessons and experiences of the country fighting against difficulties to create good local governance—a more transparent and people oriented system. In addition, it reports an example of a practical approach to mobilize local communities to monitor and combat corruption and to pave the way to gain access to public services. Through people's participation and involvement in planning and decision-making processes, a local authority with good local governance can be produced