Politics
People’s Party MP Alleges Corruption in Local Government Recruitment
Pakamon Noonanan of the People’s Party has accused authorities of allowing individuals to secure government positions without taking exams.
On September 9, 2026, Pakamon Noonanan, a list MP and spokesperson for the People’s Party (PPC), publicly alleged widespread corruption regarding local government recruitment. According to a report by Khaosod Online, Pakamon claims that dozens of individuals—referred to as 'bosses' favorites'—have been appointed to civil service roles despite never sitting for the required examinations.
Pakamon stated that these individuals were officially hired without their answer sheets being altered, suggesting a systemic bypass of the standard testing process. She identified the southern region of Thailand as having the highest concentration of these cases, followed by the northeastern region. The MP has called upon the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate these claims thoroughly. She warned that if these agencies fail to hold the political figures involved accountable, she intends to release the names of those involved directly to the public.
For residents and expatriates, this situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency and meritocracy within local administrative bodies. While these allegations suggest potential institutional irregularities, it remains to be confirmed whether the ACD or NACC will expand their investigations to include the high-level political figures mentioned by Pakamon. As of now, the claims are under scrutiny, and no official findings have been released by the oversight agencies.
