PM Orders Probe Into Local Government Exam Cheating Scandal
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an investigation into cheating allegations in the local government civil service recruitment exam, appointing a new director-general to oversee the probe while emphasizing that those involved i
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on July 16 that he has appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary Nirat Pongsitthavaror to act as Director-General of the Department of Local Administration to investigate alleged cheating in the local government civil service recruitment exam. Speaking at Don Mueang military airport before departing for China, Anutin clarified that the Interior Ministry will report findings to the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (CCEE), which has statutory authority over the recruitment process under current local administration law.
Anutin stressed that responsibility lies with those directly involved in any violations. When asked whether candidates could be disqualified before his return from China, the Prime Minister reiterated that he has no role in the disciplinary process itself—only to alert relevant agencies to investigate any irregularities. He emphasized a principle of accountability: "Whoever does right bears responsibility for right; whoever does wrong bears responsibility for wrong." When pressed for further comment, Anutin ended the interview, saying "last call for boarding passengers."
