PM to Form Special Committee to Probe Recent Police Raids

[webfact]

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - An update on the police raids that have captivated national attention: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced today that an external committee will be set up to examine the recent searches carried out on the residence of Police General Surachate Hakparn, widely known as "Big Joke," the Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police.

 

The Prime Minister stressed that impartiality will be maintained as this is a significant issue affecting multiple sectors.

 

In response to media inquiries, the Prime Minister confirmed that he has received an official report from the current National Police Chief, Police General Damrongsak Kittiprapas, and that investigations are ongoing.

 

When asked if these events could influence the appointment of the new National Police Chief scheduled for September 27, he answered, "Not sure," noting that all factors will be reviewed.

 

The eight police officers involved in the searches may be temporarily relieved from duties, pending further direction from the Prime Minister and the outcomes of ongoing investigations.

 

The raids originated from the actions of the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) two months ago, which led to court-approved arrest warrants for 23 individuals, including eight police officers and 15 civilians.

 

Lastly, it was clarified that the raids are not directly linked to the selection of the new National Police Chief set for tomorrow, September 27. Fair treatment will be given to all parties involved, irrespective of their association with Police General Surachate Hakparn.

 

by Namo Vananupong

 

Full story: NNT 2023-09-26

 

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[RubbaJohnny]

Nothing like good probe to find the "hub"

[Smokey and the Bandit]

"Lastly, it was clarified that the raids are not directly linked to the selection of the new National Police Chief set for tomorrow, September 27. Fair treatment will be given to all parties involved, irrespective of their association with Police General Surachate Hakparn."

 

So just a coincidence then??

[Hall]

The thai corruption never go away. Now people have more money to spend, there will be more corruption. Endless story that will Never end. Only got worse each year..

[retarius]

Ah, a cunning plan. Let's form a committee. An appearance of doing something while doing nothing at all.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

An update on the police raids that have captivated national attention: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced today that an external committee will be set up to examine the recent searches carried out on the residence of Police General Surachate Hakparn, widely known as "Big Joke," the Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police

The PM said he's going to eradicate corruption...

Best start converting all those empty condo's into prisons, you're going to need a lots of cells.

[Saratoga Slim Anon]

I'm not a liberty to discus this as it's under investigation. Boy this was shut down fast. Paid advisors are working overtime.

[sammieuk1]

Nothing can happen until a sub-committee is formed and they all get rich first ????

[Sydebolle]

The police is under the interior ministry headed by sweet heart Anutin. Latter reports to Srettha.

My question is, why is Anutin "overlooked" in this matter; after all he is the minister in charge? 

[Ironmike]

I can't be bothered reading this crap is it the raids on big joke his 2nd in charge of the police of Thailand plus the other 8 high coppers

[TheFishman1]

God Rabbi heard that before to set up a special investigation committee did they do that for that Red Bull kid and whatever happens about that nothing is swept under the carpet all these policeman, the high ranking general‘s etc. they’re all in on the take they find new message to make more money for themselves .  Just look at all the retired police chiefs, and how they live after retirement, luxury cars, luxury villas, many offshore banking, its corruption from the top to the bottom, 100% if anybody thinks that the police here or not corrupt you have to rethink what you’re thinking they’re all corrupt look at the provisional governors when they retire leave office they’re like millionaires what do you think? All that money came from TIT 

[lordgrinz]

A "committee"? Oh good, another state sponsored trough for "committee" members to exploit and plunder. Thai's love committee's, free food,  lodging, and other expenses paid for by the state. Anything meaningful coming out of the committee? Not a chance in Hell!

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

The PM said he's going to eradicate corruption...

Best start converting all those empty condo's into prisons, you're going to need a lots of cells.

Taksin's is empty..........

[kimamey]

1 hour ago, retarius said:

Ah, a cunning plan. Let's form a committee. An appearance of doing something while doing nothing at all.

To be fair the committee can't do anything until the sub committees are formed who will then report to the committee who will look at the reports from the sub committees and then the committee will report to the PM.

[phetphet]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

The PM said he's going to eradicate corruption...

Best start converting all those empty condo's into prisons, you're going to need a lots of cells.

Or inactive posts.

Edited September 26, 2023 by phetphet

[champers]

A lot of manpower is being devoted to police raiding each other, murdering each other and investigating each other.

Yesterday it culminated in the country's No.2 police officer standing out in the street in his undercrackers.

Big Joke indeed.

[ThaiFelix]

Is this to distract attention from the fact that Thaksin is still not in jail?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

2 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

The police is under the interior ministry headed by sweet heart Anutin. Latter reports to Srettha.

My question is, why is Anutin "overlooked" in this matter; after all he is the minister in charge? 

I understood that some years back, the formal jurisdiction for the RTP was removed from the Interior Ministry and transferred to be under the direct oversight of the PM.

 

"In 1998, TNPD was transferred from the Ministry of Interior of Thailand to be directly under the Office of the Prime Minister. It acquired a new name, in English, the "Royal Thai Police" (RTP). The title of its commander was changed from "Director-General of the TNPD" to "Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police".^[7][8]"

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Thai_Police

 

 

[findlay13]

LOS the hub of forming committees

[sambum]

Oh no! Not ANOTHER committee!

[Caldera]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

When asked if these events could influence the appointment of the new National Police Chief scheduled for September 27, he answered, "Not sure," noting that all factors will be reviewed.

Sure thing. ????

[malthebluff]

Taksin to head the committee 

[kiwikeith]

12 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The PM said he's going to eradicate corruption...

Best start converting all those empty condo's into prisons, you're going to need a lots of cells.

That's a good idea, because you need special accommodation for important prisoner's. 

[Skeptic7]

And already an even BIGGER Joke...this new PM❗

[Sydebolle]

21 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

I understood that some years back, the formal jurisdiction for the RTP was removed from the Interior Ministry and transferred to be under the direct oversight of the PM.

 

"In 1998, TNPD was transferred from the Ministry of Interior of Thailand to be directly under the Office of the Prime Minister. It acquired a new name, in English, the "Royal Thai Police" (RTP). The title of its commander was changed from "Director-General of the TNPD" to "Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police".^[7][8]"

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Thai_Police

 

 

Thank you, did not know that - every day is school day ???? 

[Denim]

On 9/26/2023 at 6:07 AM, RubbaJohnny said:

Nothing like good probe to find the "hub"

It's  a probe circle. Everyone  completely  satisfied  with nothing left dangling.