True Grit: The Inspiring Journey of Officer Um, Thailand’s Rising Female Forensic Detective

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In the midst of an influx of news throughout the past week surrounding the speedy promotion and ensuing drama of a female police officer, the TikTok user rawisaum, real name Officer Rawisara Srisamut, also known as "Officer Um," has shared her inspiring journey from a science student to a forensic detective at the age of 23, detailing her path from high school and beyond.

 

Officer Um's journey is as follows:

 

At the age of 16-18, she pursued science and mathematics in high school.

She then attended university from ages,

19-22, choosing to major in chemistry. During her university years, specifically when she was

21, she interned at Forensic Center 8. In her final year at the age of

22, she undertook a cooperative education program at Forensic Center 9.

Upon her graduation at 23, she immediately pursued a master's degree in Forensic Science. After completing a term, an examination for a lieutenant position in the Police Forensic Science Department opened up, which she took and passed.

 

This led her to undergo physical examinations and choose her position. Following this, she received training in different aspects of forensic examination. Ultimately, at the age of 23, she became a lieutenant forensic detective, reported Sanook.

 

Picture: Sanook

 

In a heartfelt Facebook post on the day she received her first rank star, she wrote: "As a child, I used to see forensic police officers on TV and secretly hoped that one day

 

I would become one. From that day until now, my goal has always been clear and focused. I'm determined, committed, and I made it. My first dream came sooner than expected, and I will continue to develop myself."

 

On March 1st, 2023, she officially joined the police force and proudly earned her first rank star, fulfilling her dreams and becoming the real Officer Um.

 

Top Picture: Sanook

 

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Picture: Sanook

[save the frogs]

sexiest woman alive ever!

science ... detective ...

 

[mikebell]

Well she certainly looks the part.

[ezzra]

Should she fail any of the above aspirations, she could always enter a beauty pageant or two and win there for sure.

Edited June 13, 2023 by ezzra

[Dmaxdan]

Beauty and brains. A potentially lethal combination.

[herfiehandbag]

Good luck to her.

 

However I fear her future will not be that bright - you see she is not parachute trained, which will severely limit her potential as a forensic detective!

[sqwakvfr]

I have never worked with a Forensics Technician that was 23 years old.  Most are much older because of the education and training that is “normally” required.  But were in LOS so “normal” may not apply. I have two questions (like she cares but why not)? 

 

1.  Does she know how to lift a fingerprint at a crime scene?

2.  Has she ever obtained latent fingerprints by other means than powder? Like superglue fuming or Ninhydrin?

 

In the end “the more attractive you are, the faster you climb the career ladder”.  Good luck to her and possibly Chief of Police? 

[jaideedave]

Could this possibly be a "fluff" piece to quell all the chatter about being fast tracked due to her hiso status?

Sanook press wouldn't do such a thing..

Takes some of the heat off to BIB higher ups.

Dodgy hings have happened in the past.

"Chief Pol MajGeneral Kamronwit Thoopkrachang yesterday defended the appointment of Duang Yoobamrung as a police lieutenant under the Metropolitan Police Bureau"

This case is under investigation..<deleted>

 

This young man shot a cop dead and fled the country and got hired as a small arms instructor..not because of his dads status mind you.He got hired because of his shooting ability.

Anyone recall this fiasco?

 

 

[bamnutsak]

A Thai Police Forensic "Detective" simply needs to be able to write "Accidental Death", or whatever Big Joke tells them to write.

 

Or scientifically examine and approve the RTA's Bomb Detectors.

 

What is the average age of those in the RTP who make Lieutenant?

 

 

"True Grit"? Yes, she doesn't appear to have lived a charmed life.

 

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by bamnutsak

[scorecard]

43 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

I have never worked with a Forensics Technician that was 23 years old.  Most are much older because of the education and training that is “normally” required.  But were in LOS so “normal” may not apply. I have two questions (like she cares but why not)? 

 

1.  Does she know how to lift a fingerprint at a crime scene?

2.  Has she ever obtained latent fingerprints by other means than powder? Like superglue fuming or Ninhydrin?

 

In the end “the more attractive you are, the faster you climb the career ladder”.  Good luck to her and possibly Chief of Police? 

And seems that many years of real in the field forensic experience not needed.

 

And seems that discovery/creation of new unseen concepts/processes/equipment is not needed for promotions.

Edited June 14, 2023 by scorecard

[huangnon]

Those photos and inspiring back-story have really convinced me that she certainly is more substance than style. ????

[Gottfrid]

I am going for the picture on the right, with the water background ???? 

[chalawaan]

 

Ok, so did Um bust Am? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kingstonkid]

2 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

I have never worked with a Forensics Technician that was 23 years old.  Most are much older because of the education and training that is “normally” required.  But were in LOS so “normal” may not apply. I have two questions (like she cares but why not)? 

 

1.  Does she know how to lift a fingerprint at a crime scene?

2.  Has she ever obtained latent fingerprints by other means than powder? Like superglue fuming or Ninhydrin?

 

In the end “the more attractive you are, the faster you climb the career ladder”.  Good luck to her and possibly Chief of Police? 

LT I am sure is the starting job level for a forensic person.  The fact that it is a police rank maybe to some confusing but remember everything here including teachers is a uniform government job.

 

She will start out the same as any new hire anytwhere in the Western world doing the menial jobs in the lab and grow.

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

my goal has always been clear and focused. I'm determined, committed, and I made it

These are all laudable traits. However, you chose to apply these qualities within a thoroughly corrupt organization. Good luck.

[Gecko123]

I'm in love. I'm almost ready to poison my wife and bury her body in the woods for a chance to meet her.

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by Gecko123

[Pink Mist]

A reported personal attack troll post has been reported and removed.

[In Full Agreement]

 

 

Wonder  how many envelopes will fit in those shirt pockets?

 

 

[jaideedave]

1 hour ago, kingstonkid said:

LT I am sure is the starting job level for a forensic person.  The fact that it is a police rank maybe to some confusing but remember everything here including teachers is a uniform government job.

 

She will start out the same as any new hire anytwhere in the Western world doing the menial jobs in the lab and grow.

Maybe she can show some tips to old Porntip the GT 200 gal...

[jaideedave]

1 hour ago, Gecko123 said:

I'm in love. I'm almost ready to poison my wife and bury her body in the woods for a chance to meet her.

 

Miss Am is quite busy these days...

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

At the age of 16-18, she pursued science and mathematics in high school.

She then attended university from ages,

19-22, choosing to major in chemistry. During her university years, specifically when she was

21, she interned at Forensic Center 8. In her final year at the age of

22, she undertook a cooperative education program at Forensic Center 9.

Upon her graduation at 23, she immediately pursued a master's degree in Forensic Science. After completing a term, an examination for a lieutenant position in the Police Forensic Science Department opened up, which she took and passed.

So she has the hat and a certificate... little or no real world experience...

but as we all know that matters not in the Land of Smiles.

 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, mikebell said:

Well she certainly looks the part.

What part is that?

[n00dle]

7 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

I have never worked with a Forensics Technician that was 23 years old.  Most are much older because of the education and training that is “normally” required.  But were in LOS so “normal” may not apply. I have two questions (like she cares but why not)? 

 

1.  Does she know how to lift a fingerprint at a crime scene?

2.  Has she ever obtained latent fingerprints by other means than powder? Like superglue fuming or Ninhydrin?

 

In the end “the more attractive you are, the faster you climb the career ladder”.  Good luck to her and possibly Chief of Police? 

yes indeed,  because she has a vagina we will support and commend these assumptions because you are a noboby on the internet with Something To Say.

 

The US government certainly seems to believe it doent take long to train one"

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

 

Quote

Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree. On-the-job training is typically required, both for both those who investigate crime scenes and for those who work in labs.

 my that is intense

Edited June 14, 2023 by n00dle

[Deli]

She is flat as a plank, no career.

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

Good luck to her.

 

However I fear her future will not be that bright - you see she is not parachute trained, which will severely limit her potential as a forensic detective!

A popular energy drink will give her wings.

[PETERTHEEATER]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

This led her to undergo physical examinations and choose her position

(groan) Don't get me started.......

[Mavideol]

9 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

Beauty and brains. A potentially lethal combination.

usually these 2 words don't combine well....what/where is the catch  555

[kidneyw]

Definitely easier on the eye than that other forensic lady with the wacky hair.

[sqwakvfr]

3 hours ago, n00dle said:

yes indeed,  because she has a vagina we will support and commend these assumptions because you are a noboby on the internet with Something To Say.

 

The US government certainly seems to believe it doent take long to train one"

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

 

 my that is intense

Touche(French for takes one to know one).  

[huangnon]

"True grit" in this case is obviously rhyming slang.