A candidate applying to be a teacher in a government office has complained that the initial examination results showed her topping the list but, a few days later, her name had disappeared.
To top the list would usually mean that she would be the first to choose the school at which she wants to work.
Benyapa Yen-udom’s story attracted widespread attention and criticism, after she posted the details on her Facebook page. She described her experience applying for a teacher’s position, under the Education Ministry’s Office of Basic Education in Sa Kaew province, as confusing.
The secretary general of the Education Ministry’s Office of Basic Education Commission, Thanu Wongjinda, has ordered an urgent investigation into the matter, which is set to be completed by this Friday.
Thanu also ordered the transfer of the Sa Kaew branch chief, Prayong Sarapoom, to an inactive position pending the outcome of the investigation.
Deputy Education Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has confirmed Benyapa’s account and stated that the investigation must identify those responsible and ensure that they are punished appropriately.
Surasak mentioned that, if someone helped change the scores for other candidates, that person would be charged with corruption.
If it is found, however, that Benyapa’s placing was altered due to a miscalculation of her scores, that person would be charged with negligence.
In that case, the Office would not be able to recruit Benyapa, as her scores would not meet the requirements.
Surasak said, if fault is found, the candidate would be compensated, adding that he has been informed that her former office was willing to take her back.
