Saraburi’s new police station faces scrutiny over service gaps

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A newly constructed police station at Hin Kong, Nong Khae, Saraburi, despite having a 10 million baht (US$279,466) budget, faces criticism for not providing police services to residents. The Police Colonel Surachet Saenwong Na Ayutthaya, the chief of Nong Khae Police Station, responded to the concerns, explaining the situation and the steps being taken towards a resolution.

 

Villagers in the Hin Kong area have voiced their frustrations over the lack of police presence at the local substation, which was built with a significant budget. A sign posted at the station directs residents to seek services at the main Nong Khae Police Station, inconveniently located a considerable distance away. This has led to hardship for the community members, particularly in emergencies.

 

Surachet, who assumed his role on December 6, 2023, reviewed the workforce and found only eight investigation officers available, with one newly transferred officer required to undergo a month of mandatory training. This left the station critically understaffed, with each officer handling an average of 60-70 cases per year, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of Line Today

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-06

 

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[Pouatchee]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

with each officer handling an average of 60-70 cases per year

 

geeezzz... shouldnt that be 60-70 per month?

the honorable police that never patrols... wow

[hotchilli]

Looks like a future abode for someone.

[Andycoops]

The stink of corruption can be smelt from here ...

[Bangkok Barry]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

A newly constructed police station at Hin Kong, Nong Khae, Saraburi, despite having a 10 million baht (US$279,466) budget, faces criticism for not providing police services to residents.

 

The police provide services?