Bangkok Post
Chadchart challenged over rehires
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Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.
Key facts
- Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a
- The complaint was lodged on Thursday by former Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Houngsub and Chris Potranandana, party-list MP and leader of the Economic Party
- According to the complaint, Mr Chadchart signed an order on Sept 29, 2025, effective Oct 1, appointing and transferring 17 officials and two inspectors.
- The Bangkok Civil Service Merit Protection Commission (KPKC) ruled on March 23, 2026, that the order was unlawful and revoked it.
- The complaint further alleges attempts to keep the same officials in place through temporary assignments at the BMA Permanent Secretary's Office and to approve retroactive budget disbursements from Oct 1, 2025, without legal basis, which
Summary
The complaint was lodged on Thursday by former Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Houngsub and Chris Potranandana, party-list MP and leader of the Economic Party. They are seeking an investigation and legal action against Mr Chadchart, his deputies, the selection committee and related officials.
The petition alleges repeated violations of Section 157 of the Criminal Code, accusing state officials of abusing their authority and acting dishonestly. Mr Jirayu said he believed the appointments were intended to position loyal personnel ahead of the next Bangkok gubernatorial election.