Bangkok: "Nirat" has reiterated that the revocation of charges against civil servants who cheated in the local government exam will definitely be finalized by August 31st. The Provincial Committee has almost finished meeting with all provinces, revealing that the revocation of appointments is underway, confirming that everything is in order after receiving the evidence to support the revocation.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthithavorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and Acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), discussed the progress in revoking the appointments of 5,925 local government officials who failed to meet the required exam scores. Meetings of the Provincial Local Government Officials and Employees Central Committee have been completed in almost all 76 provinces. Consequently, the process of having the Provincial Administrative Organizations (PAOs), Sub-district Administrative Organizations (SAOs), and Municipalities revoke their appointments is currently underway. Current monitoring indicates that no problems have been identified.
Meanwhile, three associations of local administrative organizations (LAOs) have reported that everything is in order. Once the documents are complete and the scores are verified, the process is clearly understood, and the Provincial Administrative Organization of that province has approved the order. Therefore, it is confirmed that the process will be completed by August 31st.
Regarding those whose appointments have been revoked, Mr. Nirat confirmed that no one has filed a countersuit yet. He emphasized the importance of not conflating every issue or assigning every matter to a single agency, as it's impossible to complete everything. The Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (CGE) is managing the candidate lists. Those whose scores don't meet the requirements will be removed, while those who qualified through their own efforts will be appointed.
In terms of the criminal case and investigation, Mr. Nirat stated that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is assisting in this matter. According to the law, once the NACC takes over, respect and adherence to their findings are required. Any additional evidence must be submitted to them, ensuring no aspect is neglected or left unattended.
When asked about assistance for those at the top of the waiting list to choose their assignments, Mr. Nirat said that at the previous central committee meeting, efforts were made not to affect those already properly appointed. The central committee decided to appoint those who filled the vacancies, though preferences for vacant positions vary. New proposals will be considered at the central committee's next meeting, but for now, he confirmed that everyone must be appointed first.