Observe 10 prohibitions or face punishment, finance officials warned
Finance officials are being warned to observe the newly imposed so-called 10-prohibition rule or be subjected to disciplinary measures and punishment under law. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somdy Duangdy on April 10 issued a decision that imposed 10 prohibitions demanding officials follow in a move to prevent them from involvement in any misconduct. The minister has moved to prohibit his officials from intentionally delaying consideration process of any document submitted or create any difficulty in the process for personal gain or for the benefit of family members, relatives and friends both directly or indirectly.