This follows an initial finding that the names of 3,000 villagers were used on forged forms to withdraw welfare allowances on 19 occasions during the 2017 fiscal year. After this, the accused would be notified and required to explain themselves with evidence and witnesses. He said the PACC Zone 4 Office was working at full pace to meet a six-month deadline for this inquiry. They claimed to be told to forge the signatures of more than 2,000 people in receipts to acknowledge acceptance of welfare allowance from the centre. The scandal led to the centre director being transferred out of Khon Kaen to make way for the investigation by the PACC Zone 4 Office.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 21, 2018 08:26 UTC