Interior Ministry Denies Cover-Up in Local Exam Fraud Probe
The Interior Ministry denied allegations of bias in investigating local government exam fraud, stating that two officials with senior connections were already prosecuted for score tampering among nearly 6,000 documented cases. The deputy mi
At Parliament on September 9, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangpreseert responded to opposition party concerns about potential bias in the local government exam fraud investigation. He stated unequivocally that no one will be spared prosecution, noting that two individuals with connections to senior officials in Nakhon Si Thammarat were already caught altering scores—proof, he said, that the investigation is impartial and procedurally sound. He rejected claims by opposition MP Phakamol Hoonnanth that dozens of applicants were appointed without examination, clarifying that score tampering has been documented in nearly 6,000 cases already referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission and police.
Regarding remedies for legitimate candidates who lost places to fraudsters, Worasit explained the government is divided into two groups: those already placed who have since lost opportunities, and those still awaiting appointment in the fourth round. He said the central civil service commission will consider measures including job reassignment and new selection processes at its September 17 meeting to restore fairness. He emphasized repeatedly that all perpetrators will face legal action and that political status offers no protection from prosecution.
