BANGKOK (NNT) - Revisions to the Royal Thai Police Bill have been approved in a vote by members of parliament (MPs) and senators.

 

A joint sitting has voted to pass changes to Sections 14 and 15 of the Royal Thai Police bill at its second hearing on June 16. One of the notable changes in these revisions was a structural change to the Police Commission in Section 14, in which the Prime Minister will be the chairman of the commission and other officials such as the interior permanent secretary, justice permanent secretary, attorney general, and secretary-general of the Court of Justice will be excluded.

 

Several MPs, however, have objected to this structure, claiming that it could create opportunities for future political interference in police appointments. Some have proposed adding public sectors and the chairman of the Lawyers Council of Thailand to the commission to ensure transparency.

 

The joint sitting also approved Section 15 of the bill, which defines the Police Commission’s responsibilities and powers, allowing them to issue rules and set policy standards for police officers.

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

One of the notable changes in these revisions was a structural change to the Police Commission in Section 14, in which the Prime Minister will be the chairman of the commission

so, it's about more power then ? 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Prime Minister will be the chairman of the commission and other officials such as the interior permanent secretary, justice permanent secretary, attorney general, and secretary-general of the Court of Justice will be excluded.

concentration of power

'Changes to Police Commission Bill' - there's a police force in Thailand?

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Several MPs, however, have objected to this structure, claiming that it could create opportunities for future political interference in police appointments.

That horse left the barn a long time ago. 

How much time and money has been spent on this to come up with something which will make not one iota of difference to the public.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

One of the notable changes in these revisions was a structural change to the Police Commission

It's about time they were paid on a commission basis. It gives them an incentive to do their jobs properly. ???? 

So it's all about cementing power and arbitrariness.

It's a shame????????☹️

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Prime Minister will be the chairman of the commission and other officials such as the interior permanent secretary, justice permanent secretary, attorney general, and secretary-general of the Court of Justice will be excluded.

Another backward step.

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

so, it's about more power then ? 

Power, control, domination call it what you want.

Ugggh what are you Chairman of? Everything with a twinkle in his eyes… 555