New Thai Police Chief Sets Bold Crime-Fighting Agenda

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: MGR Online

 

Thailand's newly appointed National Police Chief, Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch, has vowed to improve the Royal Thai Police's reputation and tackle crime head-on. Following his unanimous appointment by the Police Commission, the Ratchaburi native has outlined his commitment to upholding law and order, protecting life and property, and enhancing police professionalism.

 

Succeeding Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, who retired in September, Pol Gen Kittharath has pledged to bring transparency and honesty to his administration. "I will work with honesty and transparency for the happiness of the people. They are my core working policies," he declared in an interview with the Bangkok Post.

 

With a police career that began in 1988 as a deputy inspector in Rayong, Pol Gen Kittharath has risen through the ranks, demonstrating a strong track record in intelligence work and crisis management. His leadership journey was accelerated during his time as the acting national police chief amid internal controversies, earning the trust to take the helm permanently until September 2026.

 

Addressing high-priority issues, Pol Gen Kittharath has identified 15 urgent policy areas. One significant focus is curbing illegal migration and tightening collaboration with the Immigration Bureau and other units like tourist and metropolitan police.

Aiming to bolster public confidence, he also plans to introduce "police influencers" to reconsider public reliance on online activists for legal issues, ensuring that the police become the go-to authority for assistance in cases of online scams and other legal matters.

 

Furthermore, Pol Gen Kittharath is reinforcing the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) as a primary contact point for handling complex and international cases. He envisions the CIB working cohesively with other divisions to solidify public trust in the police force.

 

Understanding the pervasive threat of cybercrime, Pol Gen Kittharath plans to enhance the technological proficiency of police personnel. In collaboration with neighbouring countries, he also intends to intensify narcotics suppression efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit point. "If the suppression effort succeeds, narcotics will become far too expensive and will not be sold," he confidently asserted.

 

In a nod to his roots, Pol Gen Kittharath expresses a deep appreciation for non-commissioned officers, who form the backbone of the police force. With personal insight into their roles, he is committed to ensuring their welfare and professional development.

 

Embarking on this challenging role, Pol Gen Kittharath brings a clear mandate and a resolve to foster a transparent, accountable, and professional police organisation. His efforts aim to reconstruct the public's trust, transforming the Royal Thai Police into an institution of integrity and citizen support, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-12-17

 

 

[lordgrinz]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

His efforts aim to reconstruct the public's trust, transforming the Royal Thai Police into an institution of integrity and citizen support, reported Bangkok Post.

 

A good place to start would be to put the lazy police force out on to the streets enforcing laws, start by making the streets safe to travel, the sidewalks safe to walk on, and the Zebra crossings safe to cross. The knock-on effect of which will put police in neighborhoods to stop so-called crimes before they happen, to keep the streets clear of traffic and illegally parked cars and vendors. I know, its too much to ask, This is Thailand the land of the lawless.

[mran66]

Another show by National Comedy Theater

[Mark989]

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