Top Police Chief Orders Urgent Investigation into Deputy Subdistrict Mayor Accused of Forging University Credentials for Election
A deputy subdistrict mayor candidate in Rayong faces investigation for allegedly forging university credentials used in both education applications and his recent election bid. Police say they will pursue the case to the fullest extent of l
Deputy National Police Commander Jaruenkiat Pankaew announced on May 21, 2025 that the Central Investigation Police have received a report from an educational institution in Khon Kaen accusing a municipal election candidate and deputy subdistrict mayor from Phluak Daeng District in Rayong of forging university credentials. The suspect allegedly used the falsified documents both for further education applications and to register for the recent subdistrict mayor election. Police are currently examining evidence and facts in detail, and if wrongdoing is confirmed, they will prosecute the case to the fullest extent of the law.
JaiPhet Sakraphanit, director of the Election Commission's Rayong provincial office, stated that while the commission is aware of the allegations, any election challenge must follow proper legal procedures. If the investigation remains incomplete after 30 days, the Election Commission is obligated to certify the election results for the winner within 60 days. However, if fraud is later discovered, legal action will be pursued under electoral law and related statutes, with potential candidate disqualification.
The subdistrict municipality held elections for mayor and council members on March 29. When reporters visited the area to investigate, both the municipality secretary and officials declined to provide information about the scandal.
