Five Officials Face Disciplinary Investigation After Transfer
Five Interior Ministry officials have been transferred and face disciplinary investigation following an order signed by the Permanent Secretary on July 7, with a formal committee now reviewing the case details.
At 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2026, at Government House, Permanent Secretary Arrsidth Samphantharat of the Interior Ministry announced that he has signed the order to establish a severe disciplinary committee for five officials from the Department of Local Administration (DLA). The committee will review and set the framework and issues for investigation before calling the five officials to provide additional information, all following proper procedure.
When asked if the five names matched those reported in the media, the Permanent Secretary confirmed they do. Regarding the investigation timeline, Arrsidth stated that the committee will determine both the scope and duration of the inquiry, as well as which specific issues to address. The committee will report progress to him regularly.
When asked whether the accused officials must leave their positions first, the Permanent Secretary stated: "I have already signed orders transferring all five out of their current positions to assist with other government work."
