Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphan has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to adhere to a strict timeline for completing disciplinary and ethics investigations. In a statement posted on Facebook, Pakorn emphasized the importance of resolving these cases by September 30th to ensure fairness and protect the reputation and rights of civil servants.
According to Thai News Agency, Pakorn clarified that his appeal is not solely focused on recent cheating allegations in local government exams but encompasses all disciplinary matters. He highlighted that any delays in these investigations could negatively impact the civil servants involved and disrupt the operations of their respective agencies. The Civil Service Act B.E. 2551 (2008) under Articles 103 and 104, mandates the CSC to review disciplinary cases, a task it has delegated to the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on Discipline and Ethics.
Pakorn elaborated on the necessity of setting a clear timeframe for the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to prevent delays that could lead to perceived injustices. As Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, he stipulated that the committee should complete its review of disciplinary actions within sixty days from when the report is received. The CSC Office has been tasked with establishing work procedures to ensure compliance with this directive.
For cases reported prior to this regulation and still pending, they must be concluded by September 30, 2026, to uphold fairness and efficiency within the civil service. Pakorn reiterated that the issue should not be politicized excessively, as it concerns the broader effectiveness of the civil service system. He urged all parties to work together to enhance the system's efficiency, stressing that justice should not be delayed for any disciplinary case.
Pakorn's interview further clarified that the backlog of unresolved cases within the CSC is hampering both government operations and the lives of the accused civil servants. He reaffirmed the need for clear timelines to ensure disciplinary investigations are conducted justly and efficiently, urging that the matter be approached without excessive political influence.