Rangsit Rom continues to follow up on progress in the local exam fraud case after uncovering leads involving 'boss’s kids' who entered government service without payment. The governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat and former secretary to Pipat have been invited to explain their connections.
On 24 September 2026, Rangsit Rom, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party and chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, said ahead of a meeting to review actions on local government recruitment fraud from 2024 to 2026 that many involved, including relevant ministers and some department heads, have not cooperated. Therefore, they must be invited to discuss and verify the facts further. He noted they are beginning to identify names of 'boss’s kids,' with one key person he most wants to question being Thongjuea Chatkitcharoen, who remains uncooperative.
Today, several agencies were summoned, including the president of Srinakharinwirot University, to inquire why outsiders unrelated to the local exam process were allowed access to the personal records of candidates involved in the exams.
"The exam fraud has already occurred, so necessary actions must be taken, including establishing wrongdoing. The team led by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan must also follow up on progress, because Deputy Prime Minister Anutin said he would not tolerate anyone cheating those with intellect. But now it has happened, and it might even involve people unknown who are above him," said Rangsit Rom.
He added that the issue has been followed multiple times but with little progress. The latest is that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) requested information from Deputy Prime Minister Anutin about any relevant data, but the NACC confirmed it has not received any. This raises questions about why Pakorn's team, which completed its work long ago, has not submitted the information to the NACC and why the NACC had to pursue it instead, when Anutin should know his duty to provide such data.
So far, no involved individuals have confirmed attendance at the meeting, but attendance will be rechecked after the meeting starts. They might arrive late as in the previous case involving a 40 million baht bribery scandal, to ensure fairness to all parties.
"I confirm that the Legal Affairs Committee will closely monitor this issue because we have gathered many puzzle pieces and characters. Today, new information has emerged, including some being 'boss’s kids,' raising suspicions that these groups may gain local government posts without payment or through connections or special passes," Rangsit Rom said.
When asked if he worries that the term 'boss’s kids' might be excluded from the NACC’s investigation, Rangsit Rom said he fears political or high-ranking officials may avoid prosecution, and the case might end with only some senior officials being held accountable while others involved escape legal action.
"I admit we are concerned that political factions might be cut out to avoid scrutiny," Rangsit Rom said.
He continued that Thongjuea has been invited multiple times but has neither attended nor responded, and his phone number is unreachable. This requires informing the public since Thongjuea has been questioned about his involvement and relationship with Deputy Prime Minister Anutin’s role.
"Previously, wherever Anutin was present, Thongjuea was also there. Although efforts are made to downplay this, it cannot be denied that Thongjuea is connected to this issue. I emphasize that our speaking out is not only to update on progress but also a full effort to verify the truth," Rangsit Rom said.
When asked why the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat and former secretary to Deputy Prime Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn were summoned, Rangsit Rom said they have family links to those involved, so they were invited to clarify their connection to the local exam fraud. He noted suspicion that these individuals might be linked to the corruption yet have advanced in their careers as if nothing happened, so the committee must verify facts and ensure fairness.