Soon-to-retire police chief could be eyeing Bangkok governor’s post

[webfact]

Soon-to-retire police chief could be eyeing Bangkok governor’s post

By THE NATION

 

 

National Police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda, who will retire on September 30, may run for Bangkok governor next year.

 

After a meeting at Show DC shopping complex in Huay Khwang district yesterday (September 2), attended by the Bangkok police administration committee, the committee organised a congratulatory party for Chakthip.

 

The MC at the party announced on stage that he had talked to Chakthip and received confirmation that the police chief would run in the election for Bangkok governor.

 

“Over the years of service, the police chief has gained several accomplishments in serving the public, including tackling flood problems and helping victims of natural disasters,” the MC said.

 

Chakthip had previously dismissed rumours that he would take part in the election for governor, citing that he had no interest in politics.

 

He will be succeeded by deputy commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police Pol General Suwat Jangyodsuk.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393931

 

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[Thaiwrath]

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

citing that he had no interest in politics.

Heard that before from a certain person, 6 years ago, and the country has been going downhill ever since ! 

[Shuya]

Same police chief responsible for the red bull case? Illegal casinos where police officers get shot? And so on and on and on? 

[nikmar]

1 hour ago, Shuya said:

Same police chief responsible for the red bull case? Illegal casinos where police officers get shot? And so on and on and on? 

He's got the qualifications for the job then. 

[sammieuk1]

He has the face to fit a TAT minister best very stern whilst everyone around him bursts into hysterical laughing ????

[Bender Rodriguez]

is this anything less than a military dictatorship or what ?

[natway09]

I thought that post would be reserved for an Army retiree ?

[kotsak]

2 hours ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

is this anything less than a military dictatorship or what ?

Wait, it gets better.. Apirat for next PM ????

Edited September 3, 2020 by kotsak

[Matzzon]

So, he wishes to retire soon, but then he wish to have another high profile work. He thinks he will not have to work as a governor? An active retired governor. Yep, that´s truly something new.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Shuya said:

Same police chief responsible for the red bull case? Illegal casinos where police officers get shot? And so on and on and on? 

Should fit in well then !

[Enoon]

2 hours ago, natway09 said:

I thought that post would be reserved for an Army retiree ?

 

Cerberus:

 

 

 

[khunjeff]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

“Over the years of service, the police chief has gained several accomplishments in serving the public, including tackling flood problems and helping victims of natural disasters,” the MC said.

Neither of which has anything to do with police work.

Edited September 3, 2020 by khunjeff

[Grumpy one]

5 hours ago, Matzzon said:

So, he wishes to retire soon, but then he wish to have another high profile work. He thinks he will not have to work as a governor? An active retired governor. Yep, that´s truly something new.

Yingluck was an active retired pm,  she did show up sometimes, when not out shopping

[Matzzon]

7 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

Yingluck was an active retired pm,  she did show up sometimes, when not out shopping

Eeeeh???

[Admiral Hornblower]

Wrong mindset for being a people person. Once a cop, always a cop!????‍♂️