Phichit dismisses 55 civil servants over local exam fraud

Khaosod•Society•16d ago

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Phichit Province has revoked the appointments of 55 civil servants found involved in local examination fraud.

•55 civil servants in Phichit Province were dismissed immediately due to involvement in local exam fraud.
•The dismissed officials include 7 from the Provincial Administrative Organization, 17 from municipalities, and 31 from Subdistrict Administrative Organizations.
•Affected individuals have 30 days from the notification date to file an appeal with the Provincial Local Personnel Committee.
•The action was announced by Thaniya Naiphinit, Governor of Phichit, on August 31, 2026.

•On August 31, 2026, Thaniya Naiphinit announced the progress of the crackdown on local exam fraud in Phichit Province.
•Phichit Province revoked the appointments of 55 civil servants, resulting in their immediate removal from service.
•The 55 dismissed officials consist of 7 Provincial Administrative Organization officials, 17 municipal officials, and 31 Subdistrict Administrative Organization officials.
•Thaniya Naiphinit stated that Phichit Province held a meeting with the Phichit Provincial Administrative Organization Committee to notify the Office of Local Government Promotion of the operational guidelines.
•All 55 dismissed individuals must enter legal processes.
•Affected individuals maintain the right to appeal to the Provincial Local Personnel Committee within 30 days of receiving the order.

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Phichit(พิจิตร)ℹ️

The province where the local examination fraud and subsequent dismissals occurred.

Thaniya Naiphinit(ธนียา นัยพินิจ)

The Governor of Phichit who disclosed the details of the civil servant dismissals.

Phichit Provincial Administrative Organization Committee(คณะกรรมการองค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดพิจิตร)

The committee that met with the Governor of Phichit to discuss operational guidelines regarding the fraud case.

Office of Local Government Promotion(สำนักงานส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The office notified of the operational guidelines regarding the revoked appointments in Phichit.

Provincial Local Personnel Committee(คณะกรรมการพนักงานส่วนท้องถิ่นจังหวัด)

The body to which affected civil servants may submit an appeal within 30 days.

Provincial Administrative Organization(อบจ.)ℹ️

The organization from which 7 officials were dismissed.

Municipality(เทศบาล)ℹ️

The organization from which 17 officials were dismissed.

Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.)ℹ️

The organization from which 31 officials were dismissed.