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Ex-Interior Official Ashamed of Local Exam Cheating

Former Interior Ministry permanent secretary Sutthipong Chunlaroj expressed shame over widespread cheating in local administrative exams, saying nearly 10,000 people were implicated. Speaking at the King Rama IX monument on October 13, 2026, he questioned whether perpetrators have been fully punished and urged current officials to act with integrity and avoid overreach.

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Sutthipong Chunlaroj, former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, spoke at the King Rama IX monument on October 13, 2026, about problems within the ministry, particularly corruption in local examinations. He said that during his tenure, exams and complaints were always investigated, but he feels embarrassed when people learn he is a retired ministry official. He stressed that wrongdoing must be addressed fully and called on officials to do good, avoid misusing power, and remember they serve the king and are paid by taxpayers' money. He also noted that the recent local exam fraud, involving nearly 10,000 people, is unmatched in Thailand's history and urged protection of the nation.

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