Police Colonel Caught Cheating in Thai Judicial Exam
A police colonel was caught bringing a cheat sheet into a judicial examination room, sparking controversy and prompting an official investigation. The Administrative Court has assured that no exam content was leaked during the incident, which took place on March 15.
Examination Breach Confirmed
The Administrative Court’s office issued a statement on March 17, confirming that a candidate in the judicial exam for a judge position at the Administrative Court violated regulations by bringing unauthorized documents into the examination room. The test was conducted at Thammasat University’s Rangsit Centre in Pathum Thani province.
According to officials, the documents contained legal provisions but did not include court rulings or answers to the exam questions. To ensure the integrity of the test, all personnel responsible for setting the questions were kept in isolation, without communication access, until the candidates had entered the examination room.
Investigation Launched
The case gained public attention after it was highlighted on social media by the page “Big Krian” and later reported by KhaoSod. The officer in question, a police colonel serving as Deputy Commander in Provincial Police Region 8, was temporarily assigned to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4.
The cheating was discovered by an Administrative Court judge overseeing the exam, who immediately contacted the Pathum Thani Provincial Police. Police Major General Yutthana Jonkhun and Police Colonel Athimes Cheysaranwich from Klong Luang Police Station responded to gather facts. The officer was questioned and provided a statement, while exam officials confirmed they would meet to review the incident and forward the case to the Royal Thai Police.
Disciplinary and Legal Consequences
Police General Kittirath Phanphat, the National Police Commissioner, was informed of the case and ordered an immediate investigation. Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutr, the Police Chief of Region 1, was directed to work with the Administrative Court to ensure a fair and thorough inquiry.
If found guilty, the officer will face severe disciplinary action under Section 112 (6) of the Police Act of 2022, which considers cheating in an exam a serious offense damaging the force’s integrity. Possible consequences include suspension or removal from his position.
Authorities will also examine the officer’s temporary assignment to ISOC Region 4, verifying whether he was absent from his original unit and if his exam attendance was properly authorized under police regulations.
Zero Tolerance for Cheating
The National Police Commissioner has emphasized a firm stance against cheating, especially in an exam for a judicial position, stating that such misconduct is unacceptable and will be dealt with decisively. Criminal and disciplinary actions will be pursued to uphold the integrity of both the police force and the judicial system.
