Bangkok: "Sembe" remains steadfast, asserting that there is no scapegoat and expressing no concern about potential lawsuits if the National Statistical Office decides to revoke the employment of 3,621 individuals.
According to Thai News Agency, the issue stems from allegations of local government exam fraud.
Mr. Nirat Pongsitthithavorn, the Acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, addressed concerns regarding whether the affected individuals could file countersuits after their licenses were revoked. He questioned the legitimacy of their exam results, drawing an analogy to the medical field by stating, "Did they even pass the exam? Before becoming a doctor, you have to pass the exam, right?" Mr. Nirat emphasized that there is substantial evidence supporting the revocations, dismissing notions of scapegoating.
Clarifying the authority responsible for revoking the approvals, Mr. Nirat explained that the individual who initially signed the approval should be responsible for its revocation. He insisted that those who created the issue must also resolve it. A joint meeting is set to take place to discuss the legal framework applicable to this process, with further explanations to follow.
When questioned about the immediate effect of revocations should the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations (CGE) decide to proceed, Mr. Nirat indicated that the revocations would have been effective from day one. However, they are awaiting additional information from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and the Department of Local Administration (DLA) for clarification.
Regarding the possibility of a Central Committee meeting on July 23rd to address other matters, Mr. Nirat mentioned the need to wait and observe the issues the Department of Local Administration plans to present for consideration.