Politics
Deputy Interior Minister Addresses Local Government Exam Fraud Allegations
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Leangprasert has denied claims of a cover-up in the local government examination fraud investigation, promising accountability regardless of the suspects' connections.
On September 9, 2026, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Leangprasert addressed concerns raised by the opposition People's Party regarding alleged corruption in local government recruitment examinations. Responding to fears that the investigation might be curtailed to protect influential figures, Worasit emphasized that the probe is being conducted transparently. He noted that the investigative committee has already identified individuals involved in score tampering, including cases in Nakhon Si Thammarat involving relatives of high-ranking officials, proving that the process is not shielding anyone based on their status or connections.
Regarding claims from People's Party MP Pakamon Noon-anan that dozens of individuals were appointed despite not taking the exam, Worasit stated he has not yet reviewed that specific data. He clarified that the current issues stem primarily from the unauthorized alteration of examination scores. The Ministry of Interior has scheduled a meeting for September 17, 2026, to discuss remedial measures for honest candidates who were unfairly bypassed due to these irregularities.
For residents and those interested in the integrity of public administration, this situation highlights ongoing efforts to address systemic corruption in local recruitment. While the government has pledged full accountability, the extent of the fraud and the final list of affected candidates remain to be confirmed as the investigation continues.
