Prime Minister Warns Against Exam Fraud in Local Government
Prime Minister Anuthins Charnweerakul warned against exam fraud among local officials while presenting 147 million baht in awards to 240 well-managed local administrative organizations, emphasizing that corrupt recruitment undermines Thaila
At 1:45 p.m. on September 7, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister Anuthins Charnweerakul, who also serves as Interior Minister, presided over the awards ceremony for local administrative organizations with good management in fiscal year 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Songsakdi Thongsri, Secretary to the Prime Minister Yupa Taveewattanakijboon, and relevant officials attended. This year 240 local administrative organizations received awards totaling 147 million baht in prize money.
The Prime Minister congratulated all 240 organizations, stating the awards represent more than just successful management—they confirm that effective, efficient, and transparent work serving the public interest deserves recognition and should become organizational culture. The government prioritizes strengthening local organizations because strong local bodies form the foundation of a stable nation, and public confidence is as important as work efficiency.
Anuthins emphasized that every organization faces moments when public confidence is challenged. The key is not how we answer questions, but how we restore public trust through action, not words. He stressed that when officials work with integrity and put public interest first, they must be recognized as organizational role models. The awards signal to society what standards the Thai bureaucracy should maintain and what kind of people should grow within the system.
Anuthins stated that officials must not buy exam answers or cheat on tests—they cannot be part of systems that harm Thailand. If local officials, who are closest to the people, enter through corrupt methods, Thailand has no good future. He noted fortunately no one among the award recipients was implicated in the exam cheating investigation, though several agencies continue investigations as independent bodies like the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which operate without government influence.
He assured that no one, regardless of skill or status, would be exempted if they break the law—they would be no different from thieves. All award-winning organizations were urged to build public confidence through tangible results. Organizational reputation does not come from symbols, awards, or names, but from the actions of every person in the organization working for public benefit. He called the success achieved a source of pride and encouragement for all.
