Anutin Insists on Strict Action Against Local Exam Fraud

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirms strict legal proceedings against those involved in local government recruitment exam fraud.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Don Mueang Military Airport on August 22, 2026.
•Legal actions are being handled by the police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied allegations from the opposition regarding his tenure as Interior Minister in the previous government.
•Nirat Pongsittithavorn confirmed to the Prime Minister that no one was exempted from the investigation.

•On August 22, 2026, at 19:45, Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (Don Mueang).
•Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that officials or individuals involved in local government exam fraud have already been ordered for legal action or removed from duty.
•The investigation into the fraud is being conducted by the police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as an independent body.
•Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that there is no limit to the investigation and anyone with evidence against them will be prosecuted.
•The opposition attempted to link the fraud to the period when Anutin Charnvirakul served as Minister of Interior in the previous government.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated he cancelled the 2023 exams to ensure transparency.
•Anutin Charnvirakul invited those with evidence to report to relevant authorities rather than making baseless accusations.
•Nirat Pongsittithavorn told Anutin Charnvirakul that no one has been exempted from the process.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

"Wherever the highest level is, that is where they will be hit."

สูงสุดตรงไหน ก็โดนตรงนั้น

Nirat Pongsittithavorn

"Not at all; the Prime Minister said whoever is reached is the one."

ไม่มีเลยครับ ท่านนายกฯ บอกว่าถึงใครก็คนนั้น

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who confirmed strict action against exam fraud.

Nirat Pongsittithavorn(นิรัตน์ พงษ์สิทธิถาวร)

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and Acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(สำนักงานป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ (ป.ป.ช.))

An independent agency responsible for investigating the exam fraud cases.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The organization where Nirat Pongsittithavorn serves as Acting Director-General.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (Don Mueang)(ท่าอากาศยานทหาร 2 กองบิน 6 (บน.6) ดอนเมือง)

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave his interview.