In a recent development, "Rangsiman," a prominent political figure, has pointed fingers at the police force, alleging a relentless pursuit of power.

 

This accusation comes as police officers raided the residence of "Big Joke," raising questions about their involvement in online gambling activities, reported INN.

 

Rangsiman, a member of the Move Forward party, expressed concerns about the power struggle within the National Police force.

 

He emphasized that the competition within the force does not always revolve around merit but may involve questionable tactics. Such internal strife, he argues, weakens the police force.

 

Additionally, Rangsiman addressed Prime Minister Srettha, noting that police reform is not an easy task and requires time. However, he urged Srettha to take the first crucial step by appointing a new deputy chief of police who would present a comprehensive portfolio of achievements. This move, he believes, will help the public understand the vision and plans for the police force.

 

Furthermore, Rangsiman called for transparency by creating an online platform for police officers to vote for their preferred deputy chief anonymously. This step, he hopes, will lead to more accountable and qualified police leadership.

 

In an effort to enhance openness and responsibility, Rangsiman proposed the establishment of an inquiry panel to examine recent police activities, such as the raid on Big Joke's residence and the apprehension of officers suspected of engaging in unlawful conduct.

 

He is optimistic that these actions will ultimately result in enhanced law enforcement across the nation.

 

As the ongoing debate surrounding the police force evolves, influential figures in the political arena, including Rangsiman, are actively advocating for substantial changes to guarantee the police's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public welfare and enforcing the law.

 

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anyone who thinks that the police are there to actually help people are completely delusional. 

RTP Inc! ???? Should be a Forbes 500 listed company!

7 minutes ago, 2baht said:

RTP Inc! ???? Should be a Forbes 500 listed company!

always looking for a hand out. 

 

we see on daily basis what they get up to and it has been exposed many times, everybody knows it 

42 minutes ago, webfact said:

competition within the force does not always revolve around merit but may involve questionable tactics.

Merit in the RTP is gained by bribes; either for a higher position or to keep sweet those higher up.  The questionable tactics are practised on the public and honed to perfection within the station.  My S-i-L was demoted from using a police car back to a motorbike for not contributing enough upwards.

The system is fundamentally flawed. Police salaries are pitifully low, and they all have to provide their own uniforms and equipment, and pay their own travel for training etc. Some even have to pay to maintain their own stations and running costs.

 

This forces them all to have a second source of income, a side business, or generate money by unofficial fines, protection money etc. They also have to send money up the chain. Salaries that were cut during Covid have still not been fully restored, guess where that money has gone.

 

Without fundamental reform (which is in no senior officer’s interest) the payment of a living wage and elimination of corruption will never happen.

I was stopped by the policeman the other day on my big bike he walked around for about five minutes, trying to find something that was wrong to charge me a fine HE ask me for my drivers license which I have a motorcycle and car license and I pretended like I wasn’t sure what he was saying so he takes out his license to show me. I grabbed his license out of his hand and I look at it and then I points saying your license expired over two years ago, he then looked at it and his reply was bye-bye  TIT

6 hours ago, webfact said:

In a recent development, "Rangsiman," a prominent political figure, has pointed fingers at the police force, alleging a relentless pursuit of power.

Self enrichment.

10 hours ago, webfact said:

to guarantee the police's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public welfare and enforcing the law.

Reform of the police cannot come from within the police force. It has to be imposed from outside by civilians and should report to an independent board of elected civilians.

Bravo. Move Forward is now in the opposition, and should be questioning the narrative. 

 

If Sretta considers someone with actual accomplishments, instead of just PR stunts, that certainly leaves out the Joke. 

4 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

The system is fundamentally flawed. Police salaries are pitifully low, and they all have to provide their own uniforms and equipment, and pay their own travel for training etc. Some even have to pay to maintain their own stations and running costs.

 

This forces them all to have a second source of income, a side business, or generate money by unofficial fines, protection money etc. They also have to send money up the chain. Salaries that were cut during Covid have still not been fully restored, guess where that money has gone.

 

Without fundamental reform (which is in no senior officer’s interest) the payment of a living wage and elimination of corruption will never happen.

I think you are a bit confused about what police have to pay for................????

"A mess"?

 

On it's best day the RTP aspires to be a Mess.

 

It is a corrupt cesspit.

 

 

Seems the selection of a new national police chief was also a mess today.

 

After naming a Caretaker National Police Chief,  Pol Gen Roy Ingkhapairoj, they then voted in Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol.

 

 

 

 

singling out the RTP is like restoring one room in a house.  the corruption is networked across politics, bureaucracies and businesses. yeah great, RTP needs to be changed, but it will just revert back to corruption unless the whole of Thailand infrastructure changes also. and we all know nothing will change in the current pyramid structure 

On 9/27/2023 at 6:50 AM, webfact said:

within the National Police force.

That would be a good idea, start a National Police Force and use them to get rid of the ROYAL THAI POLICE. A name well above their station IMO