5 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Merit principle? Oh, you mean 'make merit'?

Erm no ... it's called meritocracy. Look it up. 

10 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said:

It could well be argued that it would be best to sack the whole damn force and start again with some people who have the correct moral fiber for the job. When the biggest bribe and protection money takers in the country are the cops, seniority just means a bigger slice of the illicit pie.

But where would you find anybody with " correct moral fibre"?

 

Does such a person exist in Thailand?

Nepotism plays a big part. The senior officers appoint family members so they can look after them as they climb the ladder of fame. When they retire the upcoming family members step in to protect their retirement benefits.

I was under the impression they had to buy their promotions.

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

Why do they not let Farang become police officers? ok stupid question

Checked the tourist police thread lately? I'm happy they don't do that.

2 hours ago, Brigand said:

Erm no ... it's called meritocracy. Look it up. 

Ever heard of irony?

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Seniority will be the key criterion in determining the promotions of police officers

As apposed to promoting the person with the most ability to do the job?

The rot continues, promote the dinosaurs !

On 8/8/2019 at 8:47 AM, tifino said:

Promotional on capabilities would be more desirable!! - otherwise they are simply being promoted to their level of incompetence... 

 

Is it not the richest police who get promotion first? Don't they pay for their Lt/Col and Maj/Gen ranks?

The trick then is to await until you are a middle aged crisis, before becoming a Rookie.

 - you should become a General Calamity before you knew how to scratch yourself!