Anti-Corruption Body Urges Local Authorities to Delay Hiring

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) deputy secretary-general announced plans to request additional answer sheet data from the Ministry of Interior and has advised local authorities to postpone hiring remaining candidates pending clarification of the investigation.

Speaking at 2:15 p.m. on July 15, 2025, at the Department of Local Administration following a local civil service exam committee meeting, Suchart Kruakitanon, NACC deputy secretary-general, said the commission will report its findings to an inquiry committee to establish facts. Work will be expedited in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.

When asked how the NACC will examine 800,000 answer sheets, Suchart said the investigation is ongoing and any problems will become additional test issues. He stressed the need to prioritize this investigation immediately because some candidates have already been hired and the matter has broad implications.

Regarding whether additional charges will be filed, Suchart said the matter will be reconsidered once the inquiry committee is formally established. The committee has been working for two weeks since the NACC elevated it to a special case due to its widespread impact. The commission is committed to full investigation.

On how candidates awaiting hiring will proceed, Suchart said the meeting recommended postponing hiring pending clarification. Since the investigation is ongoing, local authorities considering hiring the next batch must ensure clarity first. He noted that while some candidates may have done nothing wrong, those awaiting hiring must await verification given the complaints. He suggested that if candidates pursue legal remedies to seek protective orders, the court should provide justice to those affected, as this case impacts hundreds of thousands of test-takers.