Deputy Interior Minister Clarifies Handling of 5,925 Irregular Exam Records

On August 17, 2026, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liengprasert addressed public concerns regarding the management of 5,925 civil service and local government employee exam records identified with irregularities. Critics suggested that forwarding these names to Local Administrative Organizations (LAOs) was an attempt to offload a controversial issue onto local officials.

Worasit clarified that this process is not a transfer of burden but a procedural step aligned with the specific legal mandates of different government levels. He emphasized that the central government remains responsible for establishing clear data, criteria, and operational guidelines. According to the Deputy Minister, the central authorities conducted the initial investigation into the exam scores and are providing processed information to the LAOs, which are then tasked with executing their duties based on those established guidelines.

For residents and those interested in the Thai civil service, this development highlights ongoing efforts to address administrative irregularities. It remains to be confirmed how individual LAOs will interpret these central guidelines and what specific administrative actions will be taken against the individuals identified in the 5,925 records. The Ministry maintains that the roles of central and local authorities must be clearly distinguished to ensure accountability in the recruitment process.