Bangkok – 21 August 2025 – Thammasat University continues to set the standard for institutional governance. The university has officially announced the results of the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the Fiscal Year 2025, achieving a remarkable score of 96.13.
Classified as ‘Pass Good’ by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), this result is not merely a statistical improvement; it serves as a robust reinforcement of Thammasat’s role as a strong, transparent institution aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.
Exceeding Strategic Targets
This year’s assessment represents significant development, marking an increase of 1.40 points compared to the Fiscal Year 2024 (94.73 points). Furthermore, this achievement surpasses the challenging target set in Thammasat University’s Strategic Plan No. 13, which aimed for a minimum benchmark of 95 points.
Deep Dive: What is the ITA?
The Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) is a proactive anti-corruption tool utilised by the NACC to evaluate public sector agencies across Thailand. Its goal is to elevate governance standards and create a society that does not tolerate corruption. The assessment is rigorous, comprising three main components:
- Internal Integrity and Transparency Assessment (IIT): Surveys the opinions of “Insiders” (university personnel) regarding the organisation’s integrity, operational culture, and internal anti-corruption measures.
- External Integrity and Transparency Assessment (EIT): Surveys the perspectives of “Outsiders” (service recipients, students, suppliers, and external stakeholders) who interact with the university, measuring their experience of transparency and fairness.
- Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (OIT): A strict verification of the data the university discloses to the public via its website. This includes procurement data, operational plans, and budget expenditure to ensure maximum transparency and public scrutiny.
Linking Local Action to Global Goals (SDG 16)
Thammasat’s success in the national ITA is directly linked to its commitment to SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, a goal prioritised globally.
- Target 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
- Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.
Empirical Proof of a “Strong Institution”
Achieving a high ITA score acts as empirical evidence that Thammasat is a “Strong Institution” with effective and transparent operations.
This domestic success perfectly aligns with the university’s international standing. Recently, Thammasat University was ranked No. 1 in Thailand and No. 4 in the World for SDG 16 in the prestigious THE Impact Rankings 2025.
The rising ITA score is more than just a number; it is a confirmation of Thammasat University’s unwavering commitment to being a model institution rooted in good governance. It demonstrates that Thammasat is ready to be a key force in driving Thai society towards sustainable transparency.