Worasit Orders Governors to Block Hiring of Cheating Candidates
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert orders nationwide governors to investigate and block the contracting of 3,868 disqualified local exam candidates.
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- Deputy Interior Minister orders nationwide governors to block hiring of cheating candidates
- A total of 3,868 disqualified individuals with problematic scores revoked
- NACC and PACC cooperation enlisted to monitor local budget utilization
On September 1, 2026, at 09:55 AM, at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert disclosed strict measures regarding local government organization examination fraud, following the Ministry of Interior's issuance of guidelines to intercept irregular contractors.
Mr. Worasit stated that individuals with problematic scores have been thoroughly disqualified, totaling 3,868 cases nationwide. However, following recent news reports indicating that certain groups might attempt to bypass the ban through contracting arrangements, he instructed the Director-General of the Department of Local Administration (DLA) to issue cautionary notices to local administrative organizations across the country to remain extra vigilant.
To enforce this crackdown, governors across all provinces will be instructed to survey and investigate how contracts might have been awarded to these disqualified individuals. Furthermore, the Ministry will seek cooperation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) to oversee the matter.
"Initially, we will have provincial governors nationwide survey whether there is any contracting for this group of people. Once the targets are identified, inspections will be conducted, and we will seek cooperation from the NACC and PACC to oversee this issue as well."
Worasit Liengprasert
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Cracking down on local examination fraud and preventing disqualified individuals from re-entering the public sector through outsourcing is a critical challenge for maintaining good governance in local administrative organizations. The involvement of independent anti-graft agencies like the NACC and PACC highlights efforts to close loopholes in local budgetary spending, which operates with administrative autonomy but remains strictly bound by ethical standards.
When asked regarding the source of funds for such contracting, Mr. Worasit explained that the budget originates from local funds. While local authorities possess autonomy in decision-making and financial management, utilizing local funds to hire individuals who have been disqualified for exam malpractice directly violates executive ethics.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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