Local Government Exam Board Confirms Authority to Disqualify 5,924 Candidates

Wanchai Janprom, chairman of the Central Local Government Employee Examination Committee (CGEC), defended the committee's authority to revoke appointments, citing administrative procedure law. When data or orders contain defects or incompleteness, the issuing official must correct them. Wanchai clarified that while this matter is finalized administratively, rights are not entirely exhausted—the revised list must still be forwarded to provincial local government personnel committees for approval before local authorities can issue termination orders. When asked whether disqualified candidates can petition administrative court, Wanchai confirmed they may do so through an appeals process under administrative law, and if unsatisfied, can file suit. However, whether the court grants temporary protection is at the court's discretion. Regarding contingency plans for potential court challenges, Wanchai noted that the Deputy Secretary-General of the Interior Ministry has instructed the local government promotion department's legal team to prepare arguments for administrative court. Wanchai disclosed that of 438,277 applicants, 279,949 sat the exam; 55,753 passed and were listed; 14,988 were appointed across three cohorts; but 5,924 were found to have committed violations, leaving 49,829 on the final list. Next week, the revocation and new appointment lists will be signed and transmitted to provincial personnel committees and local authorities for termination of the 5,924 misconduct cases. The CGEC will also determine whether newly appointed candidates remain in their current assignments or select new positions, as score rankings may shift. However, the 5,924 names cannot be publicly disclosed due to PDPA privacy law.