Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that in the local exam fraud involving 5,928 names, those responsible will be held accountable. He confirmed he will not interfere in the process and will allow the investigation to proceed. Regarding allegations of financial links to a minister in the White Building, he said, "Karma will catch up to every living being." The White Building refers to the Ministry of Interior headquarters.
On 21 July 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul spoke about attending the Central Committee of Local Officials (Central Committee) meeting on 23 July to consider revoking the appointments of 5,928 names. He said the matter already has established procedures, and he cannot interfere. He is reviewing documents, noting that the Department of Local Administration has reported but he has not yet seen official documents. Currently, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasith is overseeing the case.
Regarding his previous statement about personally attending the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized, "If there is a problem." Now that many issues are becoming clearer, he prefers to let the process continue transparently and fairly, based on the law, without any interference or intervention.
When asked if the Department of Local Administration's resolution to revoke appointments can be used without waiting for the Central Committee's decision, the Prime Minister said there are differing opinions. He suggested that Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Pakorn Nilprapunt review the matter. The committees responsible for investigation must pursue the matter thoroughly. Those affected can appeal or request clarification. All details lie with the Department of Local Administration, the Central Committee, and other related agencies.
Asked if investigations will reach higher-level perpetrators in the local exam fraud, the Prime Minister said that based on the Central Investigation Police's inquiry, those involved have been punished and additional complaints filed by the Department of Local Administration committee. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is also conducting further investigations. He assured the public that agencies tracking this case will punish wrongdoers to ensure justice and prevent recurrence. He confirmed all agencies are working diligently, and everyone feels disheartened by this incident.
When pressed on how to address public concerns since the corruption case implicates politicians and political parties, the Prime Minister clarified, "This is the government, not a political party." The government has instructed agencies to prevent corruption. The government cannot allow new civil servants to be appointed through cheating or failed exams being reversed. Exam results must strictly follow score rankings per the terms of reference. Those who failed cannot displace those who passed. He explained all agencies must enforce the law fully.
Asked if the main culprits can be identified, the Prime Minister said whoever they are, they must face consequences. As he said, the NACC, police, and all investigative committees, each with expertise in probing such cases, are handling the matter.
When questioned about claims that financial links reach a minister in the White Building, the Prime Minister pointed to the Thai Koo Fah Building and said whether it is white or cream-colored, linking it to anyone, "Karma will catch up to every living being." That is all he would say.