The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior commented under a Thairath TV news clip, affirming that neither he nor his wife is involved in corruption related to local government exams. He emphasized that he has not paid bribes and believes the wrongdoers are overreacting and attempting to divert attention from the real issue.
On 28 June 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that after media coverage of a popular page releasing an audio clip alleging the wife of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior was involved in corruption in local recruitment exams, Mr. Assisit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary, responded to reporters saying that he does not see the point in explaining anything untrue. People's backgrounds can be easily checked, and one should ask the source of such allegations. Accusations without basis should not be rewarded.
Recently, Mr. Assisit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, commented to clarify the issue under the news clip presented by the "Morning Green Head" program on Thairath TV, stating that he and his wife have no involvement whatsoever. He trusts those who have known them from past to present would agree. The Prime Minister only referred to a single clip from a foreign page, which falsely claimed a senior relative was involved. He reiterated he did not pay bribes and believes this comes from wrongdoers who are nervous and trying to divert the news. In reality, the Prime Minister has ordered a thorough investigation to prosecute the offenders fully.
Meanwhile, it was reported that today (28 June 2026 GMT+7) at 11:00 AM, an official press conference will be held by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior at the Ratchasi meeting room in the Ministry of Interior building, likely related to the local government promotion department's exam issue.