KST Meeting on Revoking 3,621 Civil Servants Over Exam Fraud

Khaosod•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The Central Committee for Local Government Employee Competitive Examinations (KST) met to consider the revocation of 3,621 individuals from government service due to abnormal exam scores.

•The KST meeting took place on July 17, 2026, at the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
•The meeting considered revoking the appointment of 3,621 local government officials who showed clearly abnormal scores.
•Mr. Wanchai Chanphon expressed concern regarding potential lawsuits in the Administrative Court.
•The meeting was chaired by Mr. Atsit Samphantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Overview

•The KST meeting began at 14:00 on July 17, 2026, at the Department of Local Administration.
•Mr. Atsit Samphantharat presided over the KST meeting to consider the revocation of 3,621 local government officials.
•The 3,621 individuals were targeted for revocation after their exam scores were found to be clearly abnormal.
•Mr. Wanchai Chanphon stated that the question of whether the power to revoke appointments belongs to the KST or the Central Committee for Local Government Officials and Employees (G.Klang) must wait for the meeting's resolution.
•Mr. Wanchai Chanphon confirmed that the possibility of being sued in the Administrative Court is a factor that must be considered.
•The determination of whether the KST possesses the legal authority to perform the revocations is a key point of the meeting's deliberation.
•Mr. Nirat Phongsitthithawon attended the meeting in his capacity as Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and Acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.

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Key Entities

Organization

Central Committee for Local Government Employee Competitive Examinations(คณะกรรมการกลางการสอบแข่งขันพนักงานส่วนท้องถิ่น)

An organization (KST) meeting to consider the revocation of 3,621 individuals from government service.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The government department (DLA) where the KST meeting was held.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry to which the Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary belong.

Administrative Court(ศาลปกครอง)ℹ️

The court where Mr. Wanchai Chanphon is concerned the revocation may be challenged.

Central Committee for Local Government Officials and Employees(คณะกรรมการกลางข้าราชการและพนักงานส่วนท้องถิ่น)

An organization (G.Klang) whose authority regarding the revocation of appointments is being questioned.

Person

Wanchai Chanphon(วันชัย จันทร์พร)

Chairman of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Competitive Examinations (KST).

Atsit Samphantharat(อรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior who chaired the KST meeting.

Nirat Phongsitthithawon(นิรัตน์ พงษ์สิทธิถาวร)

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