Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has revealed further instances of cheating in the 2021 Pattaya City local government exam, leading to a special investigation. The NACC initially posted about the findings on its Facebook page, only to remove the post shortly afterward. This development has drawn significant public interest, as it involves the manipulation of exam scores, where failing scores were changed to passing, and appears linked to the same group responsible for corruption in the 2025 examinations.
According to Thai News Agency, the NACC committee has resolved to treat this as a special case, expanding from the 2025 local government recruitment exam fraud. The investigation targets the subcommittee responsible for recruiting municipal employees, provincial administrative organization officials, and Pattaya City executives during 2021. Evidence suggests the manipulation of scores to unjustly benefit certain candidates, revealing a pattern of corruption that spans multiple years.
This case, which involves numerous accused and associated parties, is of significant public concern due to its potential widespread impact. As a result, the NACC has committed to a thorough investigation to uncover the full extent of the malpractice and hold those responsible accountable. Despite the brief appearance of the post on social media, the implications of the case continue to resonate with the public and authorities alike.