Law
Fraudulent Military Credentials Discovered at Koh Libong Subdistrict Administrative Organization
A sergeant has resigned from his position as a legal officer at the Koh Libong Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Trang province after being accused of using forged military documents to secure his transfer.
On September 17, 2026, officials in Trang province confirmed that a sergeant, who had transferred into a legal officer position at the Koh Libong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), resigned following the discovery of fraudulent documentation. The case gained public attention after the 'STRONG Anti-Corruption Thailand' group alleged that the individual had used falsified papers to facilitate his transfer.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, the individual claimed to be a Judge Advocate General officer from the 4th Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment. However, investigations revealed that several documents—including service certificates, officer rank credentials, and signatures attributed to the Commander of the 18th Military Circle—were forged. Following the exposure of these discrepancies, the President of the Koh Libong SAO has filed a formal police complaint regarding the use of these falsified documents.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights ongoing administrative oversight efforts within local government bodies in Trang. While the individual has resigned, the legal proceedings regarding the document forgery are ongoing. It remains to be confirmed how the initial vetting process failed to detect the forgeries and whether further internal investigations will be conducted within the local administration to prevent similar occurrences. The situation serves as a reminder of the importance of document verification in public sector hiring.
