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Phichit Local Officials Report No Resignations Amid Exam Fraud Allegations
Local authorities in Phichit province report a lack of response from individuals linked to alleged local government exam fraud, as the window for score verification opens.
On August 13, 2026, Phichit provincial local authorities opened a period for candidates to request a review of their local government civil service exam scores. According to Phakamon Kamphuthanee, the Phichit provincial local official, the first day of this process was notably quiet, with no candidates coming forward to request score verification.
Furthermore, officials noted that despite public allegations of exam fraud—including lists of names circulated by the 'STRONG Anti-Corruption Thailand' Facebook page—none of the newly appointed civil servants implicated in the scandal have submitted their resignations. The situation remains in a state of uncertainty as provincial authorities await formal documentation from central government agencies. Phakamon indicated that official orders regarding the implicated individuals are expected to arrive in Phichit within the next two to three days.
For residents and those observing local governance, this development highlights a period of administrative limbo. While the provincial governor is currently reviewing directives to prevent the hiring of individuals linked to the fraud, the lack of immediate action from those named suggests that the resolution of these allegations is still in its early stages. Further clarity is expected once the central government’s formal instructions are received and processed by the provincial office.