NACC Takes on Local Gov Corruption Case, Targets Director General & Assoc.

Post Today•Politics•9d ago

Reader Briefing

The NACC has designated a corruption case involving local government officials, including the Director General of the Department of Local Administration, as a special case for investigation.

•The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has accepted a corruption case concerning the recruitment examination for local government officials as a special case.
•The investigation targets the Director General of the Department of Local Administration (DLA) and their associates for alleged score manipulation and bribery.
•The NACC has established four groups of individuals involved in the alleged corruption, with 55 individuals named so far.
•The case has been classified as special due to its national importance, public interest, and wide-ranging impact.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, the NACC announced the acceptance of a special case concerning corruption in local government official examinations.
•The NACC stated that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case against related parties.
•The corruption involved manipulating exam scores and accepting bribes for passing positions in the local government service.
•The NACC has appointed an inquiry committee to investigate the case under the Organic Act on Counter Corruption.
•The case is currently in the investigation phase; no guilt has been determined for any accused individuals.
•This case has significant national implications and is of great public interest.
•The NACC will cooperate with the Royal Thai Police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to assist the inquiry committee.

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Key Entities

Organization

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️

The National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has accepted a corruption case as a special case.

Department of Local Administration (DLA)(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The department implicated in the corruption case involving competitive examinations for local government officials.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry under which the Department of Local Administration (DLA) operates.

NACC Committee(คณะกรรมการ ป.ป.ช.)

The committee that resolved to accept the corruption case as a special case and appointed an inquiry committee.

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

An agency that will cooperate with the NACC to assist the inquiry committee.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

A government agency that will cooperate with the NACC to assist the inquiry committee.

Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor)(คณะกรรมการกลางการสอบแข่งขันพนักงานส่วนท้องถิ่น)

The committee whose members are among the accused in the corruption case.

Person

Mr. Suraphong Intarathavorn(นายสุรพงษ์ อินทรถาวร)

Secretary-General of the NACC and spokesperson for the NACC, who announced the progress of the corruption case.

Director General of the Department of Local Administration(อธิบดีกรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The position targeted for alleged corruption in the local government official recruitment process.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Phopchanok Chalanukroh(ร้อยตำรวจโท ภพชนก ชลานุเคราะห์)

Former Director General of the Department of Local Administration during July - November B.E. 2025, listed as an accused.

Mr. Teerut Sukwiboolphol(นายธีรุตม์ ศุกวิบูลย์ผล)

Former Director General of the Department of Local Administration from November B.E. 2025 to June B.E. 2026, listed as an accused.

Mr. Wanchai Charnporn(นายวันชัย จันทร์พร)

Chairman of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mrs. Worasuda Rattanaskul(นางวรสุดา รัตนสุคนธ์)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Manrat Rattanaskul(นายแมนรัตน์ รัตนสุคนธ์)

NACC Committee member who recused himself from the consideration of this case, husband of Worasuda Rattanaskul.

Ms. Pratthana Chonkaew(นางสาวปรารถนา ช้อนแก้ว)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mrs. Phutthima Trakarnvanich(นางพุทธิมา ตระการวนิช)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Ms. Jarumas Somboonsilp(นางสาวจารุมาศ สมบูรณ์ศิลป์)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Panomthian Sengwan(นายพนมเทียน เส้งวั่น)

Director of the Local Personnel Division of the DLA and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Sak Sombuntho(นายศักดิ์ สมบุญโต)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Wenit Wattanathamrong(นายเวนิต วัฒนธำรง)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

First Warrant Officer Chanin Ratchamanee(พันจ่าเอก ชนินทร์ ราชมณี)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Sripong Butngamdee(นายศรีพงศ์ บุตรงามดี)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Phitsanu Phromcharee(นายพิษณุ พรหมจารีย์)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Samrit Liangprasit(นายสัมฤทธิ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Mayor of Satun Provincial Administrative Organization and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Wutichai Wongpanyo(นายวุฒิชัย วงศ์ปัญโญ)

Mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Amphorn Yutikomin(นายอำพล ยุติโกมินทร์)

Municipal Clerk of Suphan Buri City Municipality and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Chue Hanjinda(นายเชื้อ ฮั่นจินดา)

Subdistrict Administrative Organization Clerk of Nong Pla Mor and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Thanon Pharaphibat(นายธนนท์ พรรพีภาส)

Deputy Director General of the DLA and committee member of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Piya Kangkun(นายปิยะ คังกัน)

Expert in Local Personnel Administration and Secretary of Kasor, listed as an accused.

Mr. Athaya Nualuthai(นายอัธยา นวลอุทัย)

Committee member of the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (Kasor), listed as an accused.

Mr. Reangdet Sirikij(นายเรืองเดช ศิริกิจ)

Director of the Educational and Psychological Testing Office, Srinakharinwirot University, listed as an accused.

Ms. Buranee Prairot(นางสาวบุรณี แพรโรจน์)

Director of the Recruitment and Selection Group for Local Government Personnel, listed as an accused.

Mr. Win Thanapochokhin(นายวิน ธนพชรโภคิน)

Advisor to the Director of the Office of Promotion and Training, Kasetsart University, also known as Win/Atsawin Chotiphunang, listed as an accused.

Ms. Sataporn Thanapochokhin(นางสาวศตพร ธนพชรโภคิน)

Also known as Jam, listed as an accused.

Mr. Pichit Thangphrom(นายพิชิต ทั้งพรม)

Director of Strategy Division, Wichien Buri City Municipality, also known as Dr. A, listed as an accused.

Mrs. Supawinee Thangphrom(นางสุภาวิณี ทั้งพรม)

Managing Director of Sam Muang Charoen Rungrueang Kij Co., Ltd., also known as P'Su, listed as an accused.

Ms. Darawan Atchariyaprasit(นางสาวดาราวรรณ อัจฉริยประสิทธิ์)

Listed as an accused, also known as Golf. She is also identified as a Civil Engineer at Pai Bang City Municipality.

Ms. Jantjira Laksanagulkulbut(นางจันทร์จิรา ลักษณะกุลบุตร)

Listed as an accused, also known as Prik. She is also identified as the Director of the Public Works Department at Nonthaburi City Municipality.

Wing Commander Nattapong Thangphrompanich(พ.อ.อ. ณัฐพงษ์ ทั้งพรมพาณิชย์)

Mayor of Wichien Buri City Municipality, also known as Mayor Sapp, listed as an accused.

Mr. Thaksin Chueavong(นายทักษิณ เชื้อวงศ์)

Senior Civil Engineer at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Chang Yai, listed as an accused.

Mr. Tinkorn Chueavong(นายทินกร เชื้อวงศ์)

Experienced Civil Engineer at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Chang Lek, listed as an accused.

Mr. Vinyoo Wongtanjai(นายวิญญ วงทันใจ)

Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Chang You, listed as an accused.

Ms. Rachanikorn Chantrasena(นางสาวรชนีกร จันทรเสนา)

Deputy Permanent Secretary of Nonthaburi City Municipality, also known as Rong Pook, listed as an accused.

Mr. Songdet Nuanma(นายทรงเดช นวลมะ)

Director of the Engineering Division, Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Phor.Jieb, listed as an accused.

Mr. Nonpavit Naksookpan(นายนนท์ปวิธ นาคสุขปาน)

Residing in Pai Bang City Municipality, also known as Gae, listed as an accused.

Mr. Sayan Nopakit(นายสายัน นพกิจ)

Civil Engineering Technician (Experienced Grade) at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Chang Pao, listed as an accused.

Mr. Chatchapitsut Thamsiri(นายฉัตรพิศุทธิ์ ธรรมศิริ)

Also known as Toey, an employee of Sam Muang Charoen Rungrueang Kij Co., Ltd., listed as an accused.

Ms. Nonglak Prommin(นางสาวนงลักษณ์ พรมมิน)

Community Officer at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, listed as an accused.

Ms. Paranee Sritong(นางสาวปารณีย์ ศรีทอง)

General Administration Officer at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Paan, listed as an accused.

Ms. Waraporn Nopakit(นางสาววราพร นพกิจ)

Administrative Officer at Pai Bang City Municipality, also known as Min, listed as an accused.

Mr. Suphanatkorn Sarapol(นายศุภณัฐกรณ์ สารพล)

Community Development Officer at Bang Mae Nang City Municipality, also known as Benz, listed as an accused.

Ms. Waraporn Loblumlerd(นางสาววราภรณ์ ลบล้ำเลิศ)

Human Resources Officer at Bang Khun Kong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, also known as Naan, listed as an accused.

Ms. Supavita Chomphuprathep(นางสาวสุภาวิตา ชมภูประทีป)

Revenue Collection Specialist at Bang Khun Kong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, also known as June, listed as an accused.

Mr. Jaturawat Sophin(นายจตุรวัฒน์ โสภิณ)

Prevention Officer at Bang Yai Subdistrict Municipality, also known as King, listed as an accused.

Mr. Thongchai Jaisungnern(นายธงชัย ใจสูงเนิน)

Prevention Officer at Rahang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, also known as Thong, listed as an accused.

Mr. Kittiphiphat Wachanaporn(นายกิตติ์พิพัฒน์ วัจนภรณ์)

Also known as Ice, listed as an accused.

Mr. Thanapol Sukim(นายธนพล สุขอิ่ม)

Human Resources Officer at Pai Bang City Municipality, also known as Guide, listed as an accused.

Ms. Sudtida Sukkhum(นายสุธิดา สุขคุ้ม)

Community Development Officer at Sao Thong Hin City Municipality, also known as Da, listed as an accused.

Mr. Chardok Pakdeeaksorn(นายชาฎก ภักดีอักษร)

Also known as Chan, listed as an accused.

Mr. Korkrit Wongdee(นายกรกฤช วงศ์ดี)

Also known as Aun, listed as an accused.

Mr. Teerawut Phutwong(นายธีรวุฒิ พุทธวงศ์)

Also known as Art, listed as an accused.

Ms. Chositra Mukdasnit(นางสาวโชษิตา มุกดาสนิท)

Public Relations Officer at Sam Muang Charoen Rungrueang Kij Co., Ltd., also known as Atom, listed as an accused.

Mr. Phisit Sriinthsutthi(นายพิสิษฐ์ ศรีอินทสุทธิ์)

Also known as Boat, listed as an accused.

Law

Organic Act on Counter Corruption B.E. 2018(พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญว่าด้วยการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริต พ.ศ. 2018)

The legal framework under which the NACC is conducting its inquiry and investigation.