Interior Ministry to Recover Salaries from 3,000 Fraudulent Hires
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Deputy Interior Minister Wirat Liangprasit chaired a meeting of the Central Committee of Civil Servants and Local Employees (K. Klang) at 1:45 p.m. on October 29, 2026, at the Department of Local Administration. The key agenda was the recovery of salaries and other benefits from individuals listed as having cheated in local examinations. Representatives from the Comptroller General's Department, the Office of the Civil Service Commission (Khor Phor), the Office of the Administrative Courts, and the Budget Bureau attended.
Before the meeting, Wirat stated that the revocation of appointments had been completed, but the issue of recovering the money remained because the appointments were made improperly. The process requires consultation with the Civil Service Commission to determine the correct steps for salary recovery and to ensure all actions comply with legal frameworks and regulations, preventing future problems.
Asked about the amount to be recovered, Wirat said the figure had not yet been compiled but would cover every position where appointments were made and subsequently revoked, involving more than 3,000 people. The exact sum will be detailed later.
Regarding the timeline after submitting documents to the Civil Service Commission, Wirat said they must await the commission's response to understand the required procedures and duration, aiming for the fastest possible resolution since the revocations have already occurred and the financial recovery must follow.
On the progress of the fourth round of appointments, Wirat noted that beyond new appointments, the round also included those who waived their rights in the third round and were given a chance to select new positions, totaling over 4,200 people. Although 8,000–9,000 positions were initially projected, only about 4,000 could be filled because each position required verification of examination results and qualifications, and the reporting period was limited to two days with a capacity of 2,000 people per day.
Consequently, a fifth round has been ordered proactively. Officials are tallying how many can be appointed in round five; if the number is large, the reporting days will be extended to accommodate all candidates and expedite the use of the budget. The fifth round is expected to begin no later than November 20.
