Local Admin Dept chief axed over alleged recruitment corruption

11 Sept 10:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Director General of the Local Administration Department (LAD), Teeruth Supawiboonpol, was abruptly transferred amidst allegations of massive corruption in the department's recruitment process.
The transfer follows a raid by anti-corruption officials who seized computers and found approximately 2,000 tampered test papers, indicating widespread score manipulation for job applicants.
Complainants reported being offered jobs for payments ranging from 350,000 to 800,000 baht, with the total illicit gains estimated at 4.5 billion baht, affecting over 6,669 positions.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul condemned the 'totally unacceptable' corruption, while the Interior permanent secretary, who ordered the transfer, described the alleged activities as 'very bad'.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.