Politics
Activist Demands Investigation into Ministry of Education Procurement
Veera Somkwamkid has formally requested an inquiry into procurement budgets at the Office of the Basic Education Commission and the Office of the Vocational Education Commission.
On September 10, 2026, activist Veera Somkwamkid visited the Ministry of Education in Bangkok to submit a formal request for an investigation into the procurement budgets of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) and the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC). According to a report by Matichon Online, Veera claims to have identified irregularities across several projects managed by these departments.
Veera has issued a demand for the Ministry to provide a comprehensive response regarding these financial activities within a 15-day timeframe.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this development highlights ongoing efforts by civil society to monitor public spending within major government institutions. While the Ministry of Education oversees the national curriculum and vocational training standards, this inquiry focuses specifically on administrative and financial oversight.
At this stage, the allegations remain unverified. It is currently unknown whether the Ministry will initiate a formal internal audit or if the requested 15-day deadline will result in a public disclosure of the project details. Observers are waiting to see how the Ministry of Education responds to these specific claims of financial impropriety.
