Wiroj Questions Council of Engineers Over Anutin’s Professional Advancement

According to a report by Matichon Online on September 24, 2026, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a prominent opposition figure, has issued a set of six inquiries directed at the Council of Engineers. The core of the questioning concerns the recent professional level advancement granted to Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.

Wiroj is seeking transparency regarding whether the procedures followed by the Council in evaluating and promoting the Minister’s engineering credentials strictly adhered to established regulatory standards. The inquiry aims to determine if the advancement process was conducted with the same rigor and adherence to criteria as those applied to other engineering professionals in Thailand.

For residents and expatriates, this development highlights ongoing political scrutiny regarding the intersection of high-level government administration and professional regulatory bodies. While the Council of Engineers has yet to provide a formal public response to these specific six points, the situation remains a matter of public interest concerning institutional integrity and governance.

It remains to be confirmed whether the Council will release a detailed audit or explanation of the criteria used in this specific case. Observers are waiting to see if the Council’s response will satisfy the questions raised by the opposition or if further investigations will be requested.