Rome exposes local exam fraud linking politics and senior officials

Khaosod•Politics•7d ago

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Rangsiman Rome alleges a systematic local government examination fraud involving political figures and high-ranking officials.

•Rangsiman Rome presented evidence of systematic local exam fraud on September 2, 2026, at the Parliament.
•The investigation by Pakorn Nilprapan reportedly implicated Narucha Khosasiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.
•Rangsiman Rome alleged that individuals close to Anutin Charnvirakul were involved in the removal of Burapha University from a contract to create a new TOR.
•Rangsiman Rome raised concerns regarding the intimidation of witnesses and whistleblowers.

•On September 2, 2026, Rangsiman Rome spoke before a committee meeting at the Parliament regarding local exam fraud.
•Rangsiman Rome stated that evidence points to the involvement of political figures and senior ministry executives, contradicting government claims.
•The committee of Pakorn Nilprapan conducted an investigation and reportedly sent findings implicating Narucha Khosasiwilai to the Prime Minister.
•Rangsiman Rome alleged that the process of removing Burapha University and drafting a new TOR involved the staff of Anutin Charnvirakul.
•Rangsiman Rome warned that the intimidation of witnesses prevents people from providing information due to fear of a 'blue criminal organization'.
•Rangsiman Rome intends to seek further facts and has summoned the Rector of Srinakharinwirot University for clarification.
•Rangsiman Rome questioned whether the Prime Minister is neglecting duties by not taking action after being notified of the fraud.

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Rangsiman Rome

"I want to call this the blue criminal organization, which we must continue to fight against."

ผมอยากเรียกว่า นี่คือองค์กรอาชญากรรมสีน้ำเงิน ที่พวกเราคงต้องต่อสู้กับเรื่องนี้ต่อไป

Rangsiman Rome

"There is [evidence], but I ask not to give examples, otherwise everyone will panic."

มี แต่ขอไม่ยกตัวอย่าง ไม่เช่นนั้น ก็ตื่นกันหมด

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

List MP, Deputy Leader of the People's Party, and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights.

Thongchuea Chatkitcharoen(ทองเจือ ชาติกิจเจริญ)

An advisor to the Prime Minister summoned by the committee.

Pakorn Nilprapan(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister who led the investigation into the local exam fraud.

Narucha Khosasiwilai(นฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)

Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration who was reportedly implicated in the fraud.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who was cited during the cancellation of the contract with Burapha University.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of which Rangsiman Rome is a Deputy Leader.

Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights(คณะกรรมาธิการการกฎหมาย การยุติธรรมและสิทธิมนุษยชน)

The parliamentary committee chaired by Rangsiman Rome investigating local exam fraud.

Burapha University(มหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา)ℹ️

An educational institution that requested protection from the committee after being removed from a contract.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ (ดีเอสไอ))

An agency mentioned in government claims regarding the non-involvement of its senior officials.

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU)(มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ (มศว))

An educational institution whose Rector was summoned to provide information to the committee.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Rangsiman Rome spoke on September 2, 2026.