University Finds Three Fraud Risks In Local Civil Service Exam
Srinakharinwirot University identified three fraud risks in a local civil service exam, including suspicious contact from an outside person attempting to control score compilation and result announcement. The university has submitted all ev
At 3 p.m. on July 3, 2025, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) held a press conference at its Prasarnmit campus. University Rector Prof. Dr. Chaiwit Chiarajit, accompanied by Associate Rector for Legal Affairs Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rituichai Onming and Associate Rector for International Relations Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prabhaporn Rojsirittan, announced findings regarding fraud allegations in a local civil servant recruitment examination.
Prof. Dr. Chaiwit expressed shock upon learning of the irregularities and stated he has given the matter highest priority. He ordered the Testing Center director—who took the position for the first time this year—to submit all documents and flash drives to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) immediately. The university established a fact-finding committee to ensure transparency and fairness.
"I want to reaffirm that if any SWU staff member is found involved in fraudulent activities causing harm to the university, the university will not protect them. We are prepared to cooperate fully with all parties to uncover the truth and ensure justice," Prof. Dr. Chaiwit stated.
Regarding the parliamentary committee's claim that SWU failed to clarify facts, the rector said the university has already requested a postponement of testimony pending completion of the fact-finding investigation, which remains ongoing. He confirmed readiness to testify if summoned again.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rituichai explained that the fact-finding process has been difficult because the original answer sheets and flash drive have been handed to NACC. Interviews with five individuals in the first round revealed multiple significant issues, divided into two parts:
First part: Investigation of exam question development, selection, manuscript preparation, and answer sheet verification found no irregularities suggesting fraud. The university confirmed exam questions were not leaked.
Second part: The investigation identified critical issues potentially leading to fraud. First, there was contact with an outside person—whose identity remains unclear—who expressed intent to handle score compilation, result consideration, or announcement independently and informed the Testing Center of this. This involved announcing results for exam sections A and B and English language test scores, which determine eligibility for section C and potential civil service listing. The university compiled results on two flash drives: one sent to the Department of Local Administration, the other kept as backup by SWU.
