Bangkok: The Ministry of Education is urgently investigating the issue of altering the teacher assistant examination candidate list and will provide compensation. Akranan takes action, ordering an immediate investigation into the alleged alteration of the teacher assistant exam candidate list after a woman resigned from her job to await civil service but missed out on a position. He emphasizes that transparency must come first, and if the government harms the public, it "must take responsibility" and provide compensation to ensure justice.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Akranan Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education, has revealed details regarding a Facebook post by a user named NuNim Worasan. This post stated that Ms. Chanatda Worasan, a successful candidate for assistant teacher at Nawaminthrachinuthit Suankularb Wittayalai Samut Prakan School, had resigned from her previous job and incurred expenses for travel and accommodation to prepare for her new position. However, she later learned that her ranking on the candidate list had changed following a new announcement by the Samut Prakan Secondary Educational Service Area Office (Samut Prakan SEAO) that canceled the previous list. This situation has raised questions about the legality and transparency of the process.
Mr. Akranan, alongside Minister of Education Mr. Prasert Chantharawongthong, has received reports on this matter and is addressing it with seriousness, understanding its direct impact on the lives and futures of those who passed the recruitment exam. He has instructed relevant agencies to investigate the facts and legal aspects thoroughly, particularly the candidate list cancellation and whether the entire process adhered to regulations. Akranan acknowledges the significant decision individuals face when resigning from their jobs to enter civil service and insists that errors in the government process should not leave affected individuals bearing the consequences alone.
Mr. Akranan reiterated that the Ministry of Education prioritizes good governance and transparency in public administration. If any procedures are found to be improper or to affect the rights of successful candidates, corrective action will be taken to ensure fairness to all parties involved, without discrimination. This is not just a matter concerning an individual, but a matter of public trust in the civil service system. Everyone who passed the exam based on their abilities must receive fair treatment, and all orders from government agencies must be verifiable. He emphasized the need to quickly summarize the facts to provide clear answers to all parties. If it is found that improper procedures have caused harm to successful candidates, the Ministry of Education will consider appropriate remedies within the legal framework. Those who followed all procedures honestly should not bear the consequences of bureaucratic errors. He stressed that fairness does not end with investigation but must also include redres s for those affected. If the state causes harm to the public, it must take responsibility and find the fairest possible solution.