Former DLA Chief Released in Local Exam Corruption Case

Khaosod•Society•6d ago

Reader Briefing

Former Director-General of the Department of Local Administration was released on temporary bail after being informed of charges in a local government official exam corruption case.

•The police from Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, summoned suspects in a local government official exam corruption case.
•Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon, former Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, was one of the suspects summoned.
•Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon was released on temporary bail on August 6, 2026 after interrogation and notification of charges.

Overview

•Police from Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, issued summons for a group of suspects regarding corruption in the local government official examinations (DLA).
•On August 6, 2026, at approximately 13:00, Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon completed interrogation and was notified of charges.
•Investigating officers allowed Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon to be released on temporary bail.
•Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon immediately left the building by car after the temporary release.
•Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon refused to provide any details to the media.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Khaosod (Thai Version)

Source: Khaosod (Original)

View Original Article

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Teerut Suphawiboonphon(นายธีรุตม์ ศุภวิบูลย์ผล)

Former Director-General of the Department of Local Administration and a suspect in a local government official exam corruption case.

Organization

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The government department whose former Director-General is involved in an exam corruption case.

Division 2, Crime Suppression Division(กก.2 บก.ป.)

The police unit that issued summons and conducted interrogations for the exam corruption case.