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Thai Interior Ministry Addresses Local Government Exam Corruption Allegations
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Leangprasert has confirmed that the Central Committee for Local Government Official Examinations (KST) will meet next week to finalize actions against officials involved in exam fraud.
On July 30, 2026, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Leangprasert addressed concerns regarding the ongoing investigation into corruption within local government civil service examinations. Speaking at Government House, Worasit assured the public that the investigation is nearing completion and that the Central Committee for Local Government Official Examinations (KST) is scheduled to meet next week to finalize procedural actions. He emphasized that there will be no cover-up regarding the disciplinary measures against corrupt officials.
Public scrutiny has intensified due to a discrepancy in the number of individuals implicated in the fraud. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has reported 5,960 cases, while the Department of Local Administration (DLA) records 5,925. Worasit explained that the difference likely stems from additional cases held by the NACC that have not yet been reviewed by the DLA.
For residents and expatriates, this issue highlights ongoing efforts to maintain integrity within Thailand’s local administrative systems. While the government maintains that the process is transparent, the final outcome of the KST meeting remains to be confirmed. The public is currently awaiting the official resolution of these discrepancies and the subsequent disciplinary actions against those found guilty of misconduct.
Translated from Thai.
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