The latest scandal involving recruitment examinations for local government positions is yet another reminder that corruption remains deeply entrenched in Thai society. Worse still, the methods used by those behind such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated.
During recent raids, authorities seized answer sheets, computers and electronic devices allegedly used to manipulate examination scores in favour of candidates who had paid bribes. Reports suggest the network demanded between 350,000 baht for general positions and as much as 800,000 baht for highly sought-after posts.
