PM Orders Investigation Into Local Exam Fraud
Prime Minister Anuthon Chanyaweerakhul has ordered a thorough investigation into fraud allegations in a local government employee examination, with a committee headed by Deputy PM Pakorn Nilprapart tasked with delivering findings within 30
On July 6, 2569, government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced that Prime Minister Anuthon Chanyaweerakhul and the Interior Minister have ordered a thorough and careful investigation into fraud allegations surrounding the local government employee examination. The investigation must uphold transparency principles, be verifiable at every stage, and produce results that can be clearly explained to the public.
Prime Minister's Order 263/2569 establishes a fact-finding and legal review committee to investigate alleged misconduct in the 2568 local government and civil servant recruitment examination. The committee, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapart with the Justice Minister as vice chair, has full authority to examine all aspects of the evidence and must submit a comprehensive report to the Prime Minister within 30 days of July 6, 2569, with progress updates every 10 days.
Ratchada stressed that the government demands strict, clear, and transparent procedures at all stages capable of fully addressing public concerns. The investigation is viewed as an important lesson for strengthening preventive measures and oversight mechanisms, while helping restore public confidence in the civil service system.
