Lisa Phakamon raised a live question pressing on corruption in local exams, concerned that the investigation committee is hesitant to take action after an audio clip widely implicating the wife of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior circulated. The Deputy Minister of Interior urged waiting for the investigation results and affirmed readiness to prosecute all involved parties regardless of their identity.
At 13:20 on 2 July 2026 GMT+7, a meeting of the House of Representatives took place at the Parliament. Mr. Lertsak Patanachayakul, the 2nd Deputy Speaker of the House, presided over the session to consider a live question raised by Ms. Phakamon Noon Anan, a party-list MP from the People's Party. She questioned the Minister of Interior about the progress of the investigation into corruption in local civil service exams. After the Ministry of Interior established a fact-finding committee chaired by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, how can the process be trusted not to involve collusion? There is an audio clip accusing the wife of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior of involvement in exam corruption. How does the committee weigh this allegation? If it concerns close associates, will it be considered? Has the committee summoned officials from the Department of Local Administration involved in the exam process for complete information? As a ministry executive, what is your view on the corruption? Who should be held responsible?
Then, Mr. Worasit Liangprasit, Deputy Minister of Interior, (M.O.I. 4) responded on behalf of the Minister of Interior, stating that the Ministry of Interior established the fact-finding committee on 25 June 2026. The process of summoning individuals for explanations is complete, and data is being reviewed. The investigation deadline is seven days, concluding on 3 July. There are many involved, with over 3,000 examinees. Whether it extends to Ministry of Interior personnel will be revealed in the July 3 report. Regarding the audio clips, the committee has not neglected them. Some issues emerged since late last year. There is no need to worry about the Ministry's fact-finding process. All involved have been called to provide information. The committee is already focusing on evidence such as terms of reference. The seven-day timeframe aims to quickly and thoroughly establish facts but must be careful not to affect unrelated parties. If the facts are not finalized within seven days, more time will be requested for the committee.
Mr. Worasit also said, that more important than the timeframe is making a correct judgment without error, which must accompany the time limit. Regarding the question of what he sees about the corruption, he said they cannot accept corruption. The Prime Minister is giving this high priority, ordering decisive action to punish wrongdoers and reveal the facts. Those responsible are anyone involved, regardless of who they are. ."