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===Corruption===
Surayud, an avid collector of model trains, was accused of illegally acquiring four train compartments for his resort home in [[Nakhon Ratchasima]]. Surayud claimed that he had more than 4 compartments, but they were all in Bangkok and were acquired legally.<ref>The Nation, [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/12/26/politics/politics_30022525.php Surayud denies train carriages allegation], 28 December 2006</ref>
However, Thai-language newspaper [[Khaosod]] published a photo on the front page of its 26 December 2006 edition which showed a building resembling a railway carriage near Surayud's resort home. The National Counter Corruption Committee was petitioned to scrutinise the land at Surayud's retreat residence.
While Surayud was frequently accused of corruption, many in the business community believed otherwise. A poll conducted in January 2007 found that 66% of business people thought that local corruption would increase, with only 10.5% thinking that it would decrease. However, only about 14% believed that leading figures in Surayud's administration were corrupt.<ref>The Nation, [http://nationmultimedia.com/2007/01/29/headlines/headlines_30025362.php Business leaders see corruption increasing], 29 January 2007</ref>
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