The problem of corruption is its corroding effects on economic growth. While huge amounts of money will be lost during the implementation of projects due corruption itself, more will be lost while trying to fight against it and stop it. Of course this is a necessity if trying to look for a better future.
Thais have made efforts to clean up their own nest by introducing new laws and trying to move on to good governance at the same time. One must understand the huge egg and chicken problem in the fight against corruption: the ones reigning over the society are often up to their ears in the soup and have little if any interest in chancing anything while enjoying huge economical benefits.