Honest Test Takers Await August Appointment Notices
Nearly 5,900 people cheated on a local government exam, while honest test-takers await appointment notifications expected by August, Thailand's Deputy Permanent Secretary said.
Deputy Permanent Secretary Niratn Pongsitthathaworn reaffirmed that 5,925 people cheated on the local government exam with no change to that figure, and confirmed that those who passed honestly are waiting for appointment notifications by August of this year.
On August 5, 2569, at the Department of Local Administration (DLA), Niratn disclosed before the departmental meeting that today's discussion would address results from the July 17 meeting, which divided all test takers into three groups for review. The first group comprises those who passed honestly and will determine how to proceed next. The second group includes those whose scores were altered after already being appointed, with pending decisions on termination or removal from service; these cases will be reported to provincial governors for measures before transfer to local authorities, along with those who passed but had scores adjusted upward. The third group consists of those who passed but had scores adjusted upward, and new guidelines are being formulated.
Niratn added that over the past month there have been no obstacles. After receiving assignment from the Prime Minister, he has taken charge of the matter. Following court delays and internal DLA problems that stalled progress, legal proceedings continue as normal.
He emphasized that the fact-checking committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphan operates separately from the DLA's responsibilities. Pakorn's committee investigates those involved in misconduct, while the DLA handles exam administration, testing, and appointment procedures.
Niratn reiterated that individuals who passed honestly and await appointment will receive notifications within August, while confirming that the number of those who cheated remains at 5,925 people.
