Bangkok: The Prime Minister is furious and insists the cheating in the local government exam must be resolved by September 30th. The Prime Minister was furious about the corruption in the local government exams, stating it was like "they're cheating on my head." He vowed to expand the investigation to prosecute all involved civil servants, emphasizing that mere transfers are insufficient and that those involved must be dismissed from their positions. He set a deadline for the investigation to be concluded by September 30.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, in his statement regarding the investigation into corruption in local government recruitment exams, said that this undermines public confidence. No one believes this was done honestly. To put it in colloquial terms, it was like they were cheating me. The public has already judged, and I myself have also judged. However, legal authority requires procedures and the involvement of multiple agencies. Furthermore, on Monday, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seized assets worth over 380 million baht from individuals outside the organization, but that's not the end of the story.
The Ministry of Interior, as the supervising body of the Department of Local Administration, must extend the investigation to include outsiders, arresting and imprisoning those involved, denying visits or bail. As for civil servants, action must be expedited. Simply transferring them is insufficient now. If they meet the criteria, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior must order their immediate suspension from duty, demonstrating to the public that full action is being taken without fear of any influence. Anyone involved must be severely punished, as this constitutes damage to the agency. Since I assumed this position, such corruption cannot be tolerated again, and this matter must be concluded by September 30th.