The Prime Minister said he is still unaware of the postponement of the Central Committee meeting and is urging the Local Personnel Examination Committee to quickly prepare a report following the decision to revoke 5,924 local civil servants. He pointed out that those affected have the right to file lawsuits and emphasized that the matter requires verification.
22 Jul 2026 GMT+7 Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul commented on the case of the Central Committee postponing the meeting scheduled for 23 July indefinitely (read more:Local Administration Organization sent a letter postponing the Central Committee on Local Affairs meeting, planning to recalculate scores) saying he has not yet received any report on the matter but has urged the Local Personnel Examination Committee (LPEC) to expedite a report on the last meeting’s resolution (revoking the appointment of 5,924 local civil servants). The Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, as LPEC chairman, along with the acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, have already explained the resolutions, but an official report is needed. Once submitted, Deputy Minister Worasit Liangprasert, whom the Prime Minister has assigned to oversee the Department of Local Administration, will review the matter and call a meeting when ready.
When asked whether Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt acting as chair of the fact-finding and legal committee on corruption in recruitment exams, would examine the debated legal authority of LPEC to revoke civil servants, Anutin said it was unrelated. LPEC is a statutory committee that must act according to its resolutions. Whether it has the authority is for affected individuals to challenge in court, which must be proven legally. All agencies must perform their duties accordingly. Even the Minister of Interior cannot direct LPEC, as it must operate under the law.
Asked about reports from Pakorn’s committee, Anutin said he receives daily updates, as they frequently discuss legal issues. Currently, they are also reviewing the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s role and the government's involvement. Regarding whether the authority to revoke civil servants lies solely with LPEC, Anutin replied it is a resolution of LPEC. However, when asked if the revocation can proceed immediately, the Prime Minister stressed that an official report is required, and details should be asked of the Interior Ministry’s Permanent Secretary.