Government Denies Minister's Role in Burapha University Exam Cancellation
Thailand's Department of Local Administration denied that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul played any role in canceling a Burapha University exam bid, saying the decision followed anti-corruption recommendations from government committ
The Department of Local Administration clarified the facts regarding the cancellation of a competitive examination for hiring civil servants and local government employees, as well as the annulment of Burapha University's winning bid announcement. The department confirmed that the cancellation followed recommendations from the Interior Ministry's fact-checking committee and the opinion of the central government's public procurement and asset management committee to strengthen anti-corruption measures and improve transparency in the examination process. The department stated that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who held office at the time, had no involvement whatsoever in canceling Burapha University's winning bid or in any wrongdoing related to the 2568 examination.