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Giving (cautious) credit where credit is due

Win Thanaphatcharaphokin, one of three suspects arrested in connection with the exam-rigging case, is taken into police custody in Nong Khai on July 12. (Police photo)

In the spirit of not simply passing judgement without the intent of fairness, it must be acknowledged that a serious effort seems to have been made in response to the civil service exam cheating scandal, one that allows for a level of optimism.

Just over a month ago, a bust by police and anti-corruption officials made loud the quietly known truth that there was an entire system in place to allow aspiring civil servants to cheat their way into the coveted jobs. At the time I outlined my view that the government should act with ferocity to remove those undeserving of their place in the public sector.

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