Hua Hin Police announce ‘no gift policy’

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By Online Reporter

 

Hua Hin Police have announced a ‘no gift policy’ in a bid to boost transparency and prevent potential conflicts of interest.

 

The announcement, made in Thai and English and posted on the Hua Hin Police Station Facebook page, is dated February 9th 2022 and is signed by Police colonel Hongprom Wisithchanachai, Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station.

 

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The ‘no gift policy’ is in line with Thailand’s National Reform Plan on Anti-Corruption and Misconduct which states government and public sector officials should not accept any form of gifts while performing their duties.

 

The announcement reads:
“…We would like to announce the intention of Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station and all police officers to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”.

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-police-announce-no-gift-policy/

 

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[Thaiwrath]

18 minutes ago, webfact said:

government and public sector officials should not accept any form of gifts while performing their duties.

 

Although dated February 2022, it is ironic that it is shown on here today.....................................................April 1st ! ???????????? 

[ezzra]

NO gift policy in the open that is, any other way most welcome...

[Tarteso]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Plan on Anti-Corruption and Misconduct

????

[RJRS1301]

Firstly, another April Fools Day joke surely?

Secondly, it is indicative of how culturally ingrained graft and corruption is that RTP need to post a public notice stating that "no gifts" accepted.

Please do hand directly to officer, place it on the ground and walk away perhaps, that way it becomes "lost property" for collection

Brown envelops yes, anything in fancy paper wrapping, not accepted.

 

 

[leither69]

????????????

[peter zwart]

And what about the NO-TAKE policy?

[Excel]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”.

But as soon as they go off-duty the entire RTP would like to thank you in advance for the continuation of donations 

[Bert got kinky]

 

So does this mean that Hua Hin Police Station is now an 'inactive post'?

 

[Ralf001]

Cash only it is then !!

[TheScience]

No gifts

 

 

 

Cash only

[TheScience]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Cash only it is then !!

Beat me to it 555

[vandeventer]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

NO gift policy in the open that is, any other way most welcome...

If this No Gift policy spread through out Thailand I would think I was on another planet or haven't woke up yet. This could be the start of something new, lets hope it spreads.

[RichardColeman]

Believe this will happen about as much as them banning trips to Mr Doughnut !

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The announcement reads:
“…We would like to announce the intention of Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station and all police officers to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”.

So, no bribes between 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00. But it does not say anything of collecting during lunch hour.

Edited April 1, 2022 by Gottfrid

[Edwin Cameron]

This has to be an 'April Fools ' joke,yes?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Hua Hin Police have announced a ‘no gift policy’ in a bid to boost transparency and prevent potential conflicts of interest

????

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“…We would like to announce the intention of Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station and all police officers to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”

????

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The announcement reads:
“…We would like to announce the intention of Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station and all police officers to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”.

and after the announcement, this sign went up:

 

[zig]

2 hours ago, Edwin Cameron said:

This has to be an 'April Fools ' joke,yes?

I recall that the government announced last year that April Fools jokes are banned. They shall be considered a violation of Computer Crimes Act about fake news and could land you in jail. 

[RandiRona]

No gift...Bar code only!! 

[khunPer]

Today is the date where one shall be extremely careful not believing all what's written in the news...

[RafPinto]

They will set up a "special tent" at each corner of the road and say it is a "merrit room".

[RafPinto]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

while performing their duties.

Unfortunately it doesn't happen to often.

[Harveyboy]

Ha Ha as if !!

[scorecard]

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

NO gift policy in the open that is, any other way most welcome...

... and there will always be a 'but', an 'exception'...

[RJRS1301]

Mind you he said

The announcement reads:
“…We would like to announce the intention of Superintendent Hua Hin Police Station and all police officers to not accept any kind of gifts while performing duties”

Bold and Italics mine.

So the intention is there, but may not convert to reality, so they are off the hook.  No need to worry the brown envelopes, free lunches, loaner vehicles and watches all allowed

[connda]

Make sure the White Envelopes are Brown Envelopes.

[sammieuk1]

Knew there was a reason to move here????

[PETERTHEEATER]

This will,, of course, apply to the local Immigration Police offices.........????