Worasit reported to the Prime Minister on progress in the fourth round of local civil servant appointments, revealing that the Central Committee will meet on 17 Sep to set the timeline. He said he feels encouraged after Anutin praised the work and emphasized there is no pressure despite protests pressuring the Election Commission over the senator rigging case.
On 14 Sep 2026 at the Government House, Worasit Liangprasit, Deputy Minister of Interior, spoke before meeting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Thai Khu Fah Building about progress on appointing local civil servants to fill vacancies after removing corrupt individuals on 30 Aug. He reported on the timeline framework for the fourth round of appointments for those waiting to be called from the roster. The plan is to call appointments in October. On 17 Sep, the Central Committee on Local Officials will meet to review and finalize the timeline framework and set the appointment dates. The process will proceed as quickly as possible, and those waiting for appointments have been waiting for many months.
Asked about the Prime Minister's earlier statement that the investigation into local civil service exam corruption will continue beyond the current scope, Worasit said it will not end here. The Ministry of Interior is working hard to reinstate those who passed fairly and remove those with suspicious scores as quickly as possible. This marks a significant achievement, but criminal prosecutions will continue. On 11 Sep, the Prime Minister gave an additional statement about asset confiscation, and arrests have continued daily. The working team, police, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission are expanding the investigation and taking action against all involved.
He said he already feels encouraged after Anutin's praise.
Worasit also commented on Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s praise of the Deputy Minister of Interior’s contribution to easing workload, saying he already feels encouraged. However, he added that it is everyone's duty, regardless of position, to work for the people.
When asked again about the Prime Minister praising the 'Luk Thep' minister group for better understanding the work, Worasit said he believes it applies to everyone. No single person or group works well alone because the Cabinet supports each other, led by the Prime Minister. Without the Prime Minister’s support, the Cabinet would struggle to work. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister.
He reaffirmed that the government is under no pressure despite movements pressuring the Election Commission over the senator rigging case.
Worasit addressed whether the government feels pressured over the Election Commission’s expected ruling today, 14 Sep, on the senator election rigging case, saying he believes there is none. He reiterated that everyone must be held accountable for their actions, and the government is not involved in the matter. It is the Election Commission’s responsibility to act based on evidence.
When asked about the 13 Sep protests attempting to link and mobilize crowds, Worasit said it is their right, but ultimately, work must be based on facts.
Asked if recent group movements affect government work, Worasit said no, as they have been working diligently all along. Since forming the Cabinet, they have faced many internal and external uncontrollable problems. Now, everyone is focused on resolving these issues to allow the country to move forward smoothly. When asked if he worries that an unfavorable Election Commission ruling might provoke further protests, Worasit said he is not worried, emphasizing that everything is based on facts and evidence.