The Central Examination Board confirmed it can revoke officials caught cheating according to administrative procedure law, noting that affected parties have the right to sue. It revealed that next week it will sign off on dismissing 5,924 individuals and announce a new list.
On 17 Jul 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Wanchai Chanporn, Chairman of the Central Board for Local Government Employee Examinations (CEB), addressed concerns about the board’s authority to revoke status. He explained that under administrative procedure law, if an administrative order is found flawed or incomplete, the issuing authority must amend it. This is a settled administrative matter. The rights of individuals are not terminated because after canceling and issuing a new list, the list is sent to the provincial local government official committees to decide whether the prior decision was lawful, then local authorities can order dismissal of the implicated officials.
When asked if those losing their status can appeal to the administrative court, Mr. Wanchai said they can, following the administrative procedure law’s appeal process. If dissatisfied with the outcome, they may file suit in the administrative court. Whether the court grants temporary protection is at the court’s discretion.
Asked if the board has a backup plan if lawsuits arise, Mr. Wanchai said the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has assigned the legal team of the Department of Local Administration to prepare explanations for the administrative court.
Mr. Wanchai revealed that of 438,277 exam applicants, 279,949 took the exam; 55,753 passed and were listed; 14,988 were appointed as officials in three cohorts. Among these, 5,924 were found to have committed offenses, leaving 49,829 on the official list.
Mr. Wanchai said that next week the board will sign both the cancellation and new lists, establishing criteria for the provincial local government committees to cancel and notify local authorities to dismiss offenders. Additionally, the board will set guidelines on whether those already appointed remain in place or choose new posts, as ranking may change. However, the list of 5,924 offenders cannot be disclosed publicly due to PDPA legal restrictions.