Worasit revealed that the Central Committee on Local Government Employee Exams will hold a meeting on local exam fraud next week, assuring that everything is clear. He emphasized there will be no staged deception to mislead the public. He explained that the revocation of corrupt officials is not delayed but is currently underway in accordance with proper procedures. He noted that the higher corruption figure reported by the National Anti-Corruption Commission is because some cases have not been seen yet, but he is confident all facts can be proven.
On 30 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasert spoke about progress in the local government employee exam fraud case. He said the data is now complete and the Central Committee on Local Government Employee Exams (CCLGEE) must meet to finalize operational principles. He confirmed the data is finished, and the next CCLGEE meeting will be held next week, though the exact date is still to be arranged.
When asked about public doubts regarding the discrepancy in the number of corrupt exam candidates—5,960 reported by the National Anti-Corruption Commission and 5,925 by the Department of Local Administration—Worasit said he is aware of the 5,925 figure. The difference is likely because some data was not available to the CCLGEE. However, he is confident that all facts can be proven and verified.
When asked whether the data will be finalized at the next meeting, Worasit said everything is now settled and complete, with the figures finalized.
When asked if the next meeting would revoke all corrupt officials, Worasit explained the process must go through the CCLGEE, then the Central Committee on Local Government Officials, followed by the provincial committees. Each local administrative organization will then handle cases accordingly.
When asked why the revocation of corrupt officials has not yet occurred despite public concern, Worasit said that everything follows its proper process, and they cannot skip any steps.
Asked about the Prime Minister’s statement on building public confidence due to the case’s impact on the Ministry of Interior, Worasit said he shares that view and is committed to doing his best. He stressed that all steps must follow their legal processes, with each person and committee having distinct authority. He asked for time, noting that although progress may seem slow, daily advancements are ongoing, with both the National Anti-Corruption Commission and police expanding investigations.
When asked about the progress of the disciplinary committee investigating five local government officials for serious offenses, Worasit said it is ongoing. He added that they do not interfere and have learned that summonses have already been issued.
Asked whether Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University will be blacklisted, Worasit said the director-general must verify whether all contractual agreements have been fulfilled. If payments or reimbursements are unresolved, the legal process will be reviewed accordingly.
When asked if next week’s meeting will clarify all matters, including certification announcements and revocation of corrupt officials, Worasit replied yes.
When pressed if this is a sham intended to deceive the public, Worasit firmly denied it, saying everything was settled this week but has not yet been announced because some procedures still need to be completed.