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Massive Local Government Exam Fraud Probe Uncovers 9 Billion Baht Trail
Thai Ch8•41:41•Politics•
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Authorities investigate a systemic corruption scheme in local government exams involving high-ranking officials and politicians, while 'Pa Da' faces multiple criminal charges.
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Events
2021: Corruption occurred in executive-level local government exams.
June 22, 2026: Police raid in Nonthaburi leads to 11 arrests.
August 10, 2026: Pa Da and followers trespass at Wat Pa Adulyaram.
August 18, 2026: Police report a fan of Pa Da trespassing at the temple.
August 21, 2026: NACC reveals 9 billion Baht fraud trail and proposes reforms.
August 31, 2026: Target date for removing 5,925 fraudulent names from the civil service list.
Who & What's Involved
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Local Government Examination Committee (KST)Ministry of InteriorBurapha UniversityAsapol SontraiphopSurapong IntarathawornWorrasit Ko-phaePa Da (via phone)Abbot of Wat Pa Adulyaram
Topics
Government Exam FraudSystemic CorruptionMoney LaunderingLand DisputesSecret Society Charges
Locations
NonthaburiKhon KaenNakhon PathomBangkok (Phra Khanong)