Bhumjaithai Proposes Tough Law on Civil Service Exam Fraud
Bhumjaithai proposes new legislation imposing up to 15 years imprisonment and lifetime bans from public office for civil service exam fraud, with the bill set for parliament submission on July 8.
The Bhumjaithai party plans to submit legislation to parliament targeting civil service examination fraud with severe penalties including up to 15 years imprisonment, fines of up to 300,000 baht, and lifetime disqualification from public office. Party list MP Suphachai Jaisamutr announced at party headquarters on July 7 that the bill would be formally proposed on July 8. The law aims to criminalize and punish fraud in all types of state agency recruitment exams, civil service appointments, and government-funded assessment evaluations, ensuring transparent and fair personnel selection while strengthening public administration efficiency and citizen trust.
The proposed legislation covers all forms of civil service recruitment exams and state-level assessments funded by the national budget. Specific offenses include cheating during exams, proxy testing, bribery, intimidation, and unauthorized disclosure or leakage of exam questions.
Penalties include imprisonment of up to 15 years and fines up to 300,000 baht depending on offense severity, with asset and benefit forfeiture. Enhanced penalties apply if the offender is a civil servant or exam administrator, with doubled sentences for exam organizers. Serious disciplinary action is imposed, with investigations coordinated among the NACC, DSI, and ACB. Anonymous electronic tip channels will be established, and authorities can suspend exams temporarily upon suspicion of fraud.
Exam takers found committing fraud face lifetime disqualification from public service nationwide, while civil servants and government employees can be terminated. These measures aim to prevent and suppress corruption in the civil service system.
