The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust, and set a good example for citizens and tourists.

 

The idea came from Police Chief Pol. Col. Kunlachart Kunlachai, but has also been a national focus after a tragic mass shooting last week in Nong Bua Lamphu. The chief had all police officers take a rapid drug test at the Pattaya police station to ensure that every officer, no matter if they were on duty or not, was clean from all types of drugs.

 

Pol. Col. Kunlachart said: “Every officer must take a drug test to find if there are any illicit substances in their urine before starting duty.”

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/12/pattaya-police-force-go-through-drug-tests-to-according-to-them-set-a-good-example-for-citizens-and-tourists/

 

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Wow! An independent test, I think not. Going through the motions means nothing. Been there and done it in the army with an alcohol test. The person testing told me don't worry its not on.......

All done In-House how convenient and there were none who failed ? ............................LOL

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust,

That's interesting!

 

Any problem? ????

 

Too bad there isn't a blood test to detect corruption, or one to detect extortion, or another to detect propensity to torture.....etc etc. Then the police could have a blood test that covers the full suite of potential police crimes.

This is an outfit that struggles to perform a surprise 'raid' without the information getting out a good while before they arrive. 

OMG did anyone see what I just saw, at least 3 people in that photo not wearing masks, they should be checked out 1st, must be on drugs ????

A total joke from the keystone cops.

The word 'self' sums it up completely as it's a self service institution.

 

4 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

OMG did anyone see what I just saw, at least 3 people in that photo not wearing masks, they should be checked out 1st, must be on drugs ????

Get over it......topic is about police drugs tests. 

It's a bank account test they all need.

Terrible corruption in the whole force.

16 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Get over it......topic is about police drugs tests. 

Oow, nasty, my point is, I am over it, mask up now.

Testing negative for drug use and proving you are not involved in the sale of drugs are two completely different things. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties,

Should be done on a regular basis . Twice a week ...?

Who avoided the tests? Day off for ANY reason except hospitalization.

A lot of negative comments...however, this is a start..it's something that is being done about drugs in the cops.

The article says "in their urine before starting duty"....I doubt we'll hear any further on this.....I also doubt it will continue...but, Pattaya has done it's job....well...in the Pattaya cops minds!

How much notice was given?  Pattaya Plod's problem with integrity is such that most do not believe any thing good that they attempt.  This test will go the way of the helmet crack downs that they periodically attempt once in a blue moon.

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

were they obseverved while uranating ? or could they just give a clean sample. It should be random checks as in OZ at the mines etc. 

1 hour ago, Andycoops said:

A total joke from the keystone cops.

The word 'self' sums it up completely as it's a self service institution.

 

They are taking the pish, me thinks.  ????

Photo opportunity?????????

Credit where it's due. At least they are trying.

 

Even if they brought in special international doctor to test people would complain 

I think it’s a good step.

Perhaps all police should be initially independently tested , then a random selection across the force say monthly going forward be made and independently tested.

Depends how serious they are about preventing drugs in the BIB.

Just a thought.

 

I’m no doctor but I’m pretty sure most substances excluding MJ (which is now legal) won’t show up in urine after a few days. Pointless exercise anyway just more Asian face show .

 

As the poster said above , controlled random tests would be far better. But thats sensical and will catch some out, so not going to happen.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pol. Col. Kunlachart said: “Every officer must take a drug test to find if there are any illicit substances in their urine before starting duty.”

Damage limitation in full force.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

This is an outfit that struggles to perform a surprise 'raid' without the information getting out a good while before they arrive. 

The same outfit that says there's no prostitution in Pattya.. 

Surely as a more relevant response to last weeks incident they should be testing those who had recently been dismissed from the police .  This is nothing more than a knee jerk reaction publicity stunt, are inhouse drug tests normally conducted in front of the press ?  No of course not

7 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

are inhouse drug tests normally conducted in front of the press ?

"Are inhouse drug tests normally conducted?" would be a better question in my opinion

3 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

Too bad there isn't a blood test to detect corruption, or one to detect extortion, or another to detect propensity to torture.....etc etc. Then the police could have a blood test that covers the full suite of potential police crimes.

While these Blood tests would indeed detect most of the full suite of Police Crime, it nowhere near will detect them all