Anutin: Local Exam Cheats Face Charges Despite Resigning
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated on Aug 31, 2026, at Parliament that 146 local exam cheats who resigned still face legal action amid a probe into 5,925 suspects.
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- Anutin Charnvirakul insists 146 local exam cheaters who resigned before removal still face legal charges
- The Department of Local Administration is actively processing a total of 5,925 related names
- The NACC, police, and DSI are collaborating as the main bodies investigating the corruption case
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has firmly declared his stance on the local government official examination corruption scandal, stating that no amount of influence can skew the legal process and his answers will remain unchanged no matter how many times he is asked.
Addressing the controversial issue where 146 individuals implicated in the cheating scandal chose to resign before formal removal orders could be issued, Anutin clarified that such resignations do not absolve them of guilt. Once an offense has been committed, the legal framework dictates clear procedures to handle the perpetrators.
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Furthermore, regarding the full list containing 5,925 implicated names, the Department of Local Administration (DLA) is already taking appropriate administrative actions. When questioned about rumors concerning the dissolution of the Local Civil Service Commission, Anutin questioned whether it could even be dissolved, noting its status under local administration legislation.
"The law says what it says. Once an offense is committed, that is it. The law has its own principles."
Anutin Charnvirakul
Local government examination corruption has long been a persistent issue undermining public sector transparency in Thailand. Resigning prior to formal dismissal is a common tactic attempted by wrongdoers to evade disciplinary consequences. The executive branch's firm stance that criminal and disciplinary liabilities remain intact despite resignation marks a crucial step in closing legal loopholes and holding all accomplices accountable.
Regarding criminal proceedings, Anutin revealed that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is leading the investigation, supported by police officers and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to ensure that all individuals involved face prosecution without exception.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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