Opposition MP Questions DSI Chief Appointment as Political Payoff
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rom criticized the Cabinet's appointment of Piya Luksakul as DSI chief, alleging it rewards corruption enablers while punishing honest officials and could weaponize investigations for political purposes.
On September 23 at Parliament, Rangsiman Rom, a People's Party list MP and deputy party leader, criticized the Cabinet's decision to appoint Piya Luksakul as the new DSI chief, calling it a political payoff. Rom expressed deep concern that the current system rewards those who enable corruption while punishing hardworking officials, and noted this is not an isolated case but part of a troubling pattern.
"I am genuinely worried that under the current circumstances, honest workers suffer while those who help corrupt networks—those who help criminals escape justice—end up thriving," Rom said. "This is not something we want to see happen in the civil service."
Rom pointed to local government exams as an example, saying that education and achievement alone no longer guarantee success; money and connections are now essential. He expressed uncertainty about the role of the DSI under new leadership and whether it will uphold justice fairly.
Rom's main concern is that the DSI could become a political instrument serving two purposes: protecting real criminals and weaponizing investigations against political opponents. He called on all civil servants to reflect on whether they are willing to let such practices continue and urged the opposition to work with honest officials to prevent corruption from becoming normalized. "If we allow this to continue, how can our country prosper?" Rom asked.
