Thai cop sparks debate for participating Miss Thailand 2024

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A well-known Thai policewoman sparked a debate on Thai social media after participating in the Miss Thailand 2024 beauty pageant. Netizens directed their inquiries towards the Royal Thai Police (RTP), asking about the potential impact of her crown-chasing adventure when on police duty.

 

Before starting her career in the police force, Police Captain Cat, also known as Atitiya “Cat” Benjapak, was a famous singer for the GoldMaster Media record label. She is also known among beauty pageant participants as she scooped several awards, including Miss Thailand Chon Buri 2023, Miss Grand Si Sa Ket 2018, Miss Polo Asia 2019, and Miss Tourism of the Globe 2021.

 

In 2020, Cat joined the police force, initially serving in the Police Secretary Office, where her responsibilities primarily involved overseeing paperwork and ceremonies within the RTP. However, last year, Cat came under scrutiny for her swift ascent from police lance corporal to police captain in just three years. This promotion raised eyebrows, as it takes most police officers a lifetime to achieve such a rank.

 

The 27 year old policeman faced another wave of criticism from Thai netizens yesterday, February 7, after being revealed as one of 30 Miss Thailand 2024 candidates. Cat and other candidates presented themselves to the media for the first time at a press conference.

 

Cat’s participation in the competition surprised beauty pageant fans as she recently joined a farewell ceremony as the winner of Miss Thailand Chon Buri 2023. This also sparked a controversy among netizens about Cat’s ability to balance her police duties with her involvement in beauty pageants, singing performances, and other entertainment industry works.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ แคท อาทิติยา

 

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[ezzra]

Sometimes you wonder why Thais are acting holier than thou like when their country is rife with ton of other

serious crimes and corruption?...

[Artisi]

Sounds like the world's downfall is emanate with an attractive police women entering a beauty competition accelerating it. 

[BigStar]

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

Sometimes you wonder why Thais are acting holier than thou like when their country is rife with ton of other

serious crimes and corruption?...

 

Have we discussed traffic accidents yet?

[DPKANKAN]

'The 27 year old policeman.'

Is that the problem? Its a policeman not a beautiful policewoman????😂🤣😂🤣

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

However, last year, Cat came under scrutiny for her swift ascent from police lance corporal to police captain in just three years. This promotion raised eyebrows, as it takes most police officers a lifetime to achieve such a rank.

You just got to have the correct credentials.

[billd766]

Oh dear.

 

Those VVVIP "concerned netizens" have found something else to whine about now.

 

Don't they EVER give whining a rest now and again?

 

If that is a photo of the lady she looks very attractive. It also seems from the text that she was a participant in beauty contests before she joined the police.

[Thechook]

L/C to Captain in 3 yrs.  That is absolutely amazing.  That's a promotion every 5 to 6 months.

[RocketDog]

      You got to admit her picture is arresting.     

[huangnon]

4 hours ago, ezzra said:

Sometimes you wonder why Thais are acting holier than thou like when their country is rife with ton of other

serious crimes and corruption?...

 

Obsession with the vapid and inane? They aren't allowed to talk about anything else.

[StayinThailand2much]

Well, doing actual police work is not every Thai cop's priority anyway...

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

You just got to have the correct credentials.

Evidently she was employed under many senior officers.

[NativeBob]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

 

she is cute and its a good idea to have such lady in the RTP office. Probably there's some hairy palm of sugar daddy that gently pushes her rankings. Who cares? Nice smile, little boobs.

[kingstonkid]

https://board.postjung.com/1441916

 

Her bio

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Evidently she was employed under many senior officers.

And rose above many others...

[brianthainess]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The 27 year old policeman faced another wave of criticism

Well I'm not surprised dressed up in a frock.  

[Nsp64]

6 hours ago, huangnon said:

 

Obsession with the vapid and inane? They aren't allowed to talk about anything else.

Thats a good observation.

They are to scared to talk about anything  meaningful  

[Elkski]

She is very Thai looking at least.  And beautiful to me.  It would be hard not to promote her.   

He meteoric rise in rank does highlight the known corruption. 

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

her swift ascent from police lance corporal to police captain in just three years. This promotion raised eyebrows, as it takes most police officers a lifetime to achieve such a rank.

Imagine what rank she could achieve if her uniform fitted as snugly as those of her male colleagues!

[john donson]

is she draws enough attention, she might be promoted to a german hotel 'guard'