PM Anutin Denies Lax Ministry Regulations, Vows Strict Action on Local Exam Fraud
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to visit the Ministry of Interior twice a week, insisting that system failures stem from dishonest individuals rather than lax rules.
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- Anutin Charnvirakul commits to visiting the Ministry of Interior at least twice a week to oversee operations.
- He insists the regulatory framework is robust, pointing the finger at dishonest individuals instead.
- Local government exam corruption cases are being swiftly addressed with multiple actions already executed.
At 09:55 AM on July 28, 2026, at the Ministry of Interior, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived to hold an informal meeting with ministry executives after attending a royal well-wishing ceremony at the Grand Palace. Anutin stated that he intends to allocate time to visit the ministry at least twice a week, despite his primary office being at Government House, to closely monitor affairs and improve public services.
Addressing concerns that the ministry's oversight has been overly relaxed, Anutin firmly rejected the notion. He explained that the systemic mechanism and regulations remain entirely intact, but the fault lies with individuals who misused the system with dishonest intentions, despite having been vetted for their capability and integrity prior to appointment.
"ขนาดประธานป.ป.ช. ยังใส่ใจลงมาดูคดีด้วยตัวเอง ตนในฐานะรัฐบาล ก็มีนายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์ รองนายกรัฐมนตรี โดยจะได้ทำหนังสือรายงานมายังตนภายใน 2-3 วันนี้ ซึ่งทุกอย่างจะมาบรรจบกัน และจะเห็นกระบวนการอันชั่วร้ายนี้ทั้งหมด"
Anutin Charnvirakul
Regarding efforts to tackle local government examination corruption, Anutin noted that authorities managed to uncover widespread irregularities and apprehend culprits within just over two weeks. Authorized committees have already revoked the eligibility of cheating candidates. On July 27, the seventh official action was completed, while Nirat Pongsitthithavorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Interior and acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, reported the eighth action, with further measures in the pipeline.
The direct intervention by top government figures into local civil service exam irregularities highlights structural vulnerabilities within recruitment processes, which have historically been targeted by corrupt syndicates. Collaborating closely with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) serves as a critical litmus test for the administration's ability to restore public trust and enforce institutional accountability.
Legal proceedings are already underway, with three suspects currently detained without bail and multiple summonses issued. Investigations are expanding to trace financial flows and uncover abuse of power involving answer sheet tampering and announcement falsification.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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