"Arsit" signed an order from the Ministry of Interior abruptly transferring Theerut Supawiboonpol, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, from his post amid a 4.5 billion baht local examination corruption scandal. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister stated, "It is a matter for the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior." Tags: [Ministry of Interior, corruption, local administration, government transfer, Prime Minister]
23 June 2026 GMT+7Tags: [date] Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior,Tags: [Ministry of Interior, official] signed Ministry of Interior Order No. 1563/2569 regarding the temporary assignment of a civil servant, stating that officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) together with the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division (ACMD) have conducted searches and arrested individuals involved inTags: [Ministry of Interior, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division, investigation] a corruption network related to competitive examinations for appointment as local government civil servants or employees,Tags: [corruption, local government, civil service examinations] which fall under the responsibility of the Department of Local Administration. They seized substantial evidence related to many individuals and government officials. This case could impact public confidence, government administration, personnel management of the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Local Administration, and local administrative organizations.Tags: [Department of Local Administration, evidence, public confidence, government administration]
Therefore, to ensure orderly operations and for the benefit of government administration, under the authority of Section 21 of the State Administration Act B.E. 2534 (1991), amended by State Administration Act (No. 5) B.E. 2545 (2002), together with the Civil Service Act B.E. 2551 (2008) and its amendments, Sections 57 and 69, and the Civil Service Commission's regulations on temporary assignments B.E. 2554 (2011),Tags: [legal authority, administrative law, civil service regulations] Mr. Theerut Supawiboonpol, Director-General (Senior Executive) of the Department of Local Administration, is hereby temporarily assigned to the Ministry of Interior and shall perform duties as assigned by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.Tags: [temporary assignment, Ministry of Interior, Director-General]
This order is effective from 24 June 2026 onwards until further notice. Ordered on 23 June 2026.Tags: [effective date, official order]
Meanwhile, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul responded to questions on this matter by statingTags: [Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, statement] "It is a matter for the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior."Tags: [statement, Permanent Secretary]
