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"Big Tai" Vows Action Against Wrongdoers, Warns Against Police Accusations

"Big Tai" Vows Action Against Wrongdoers, Warns Against Police Accusations

Thairath•Society•2h ago

Reader Briefing

Acting National Police Chief vows strict disciplinary and criminal action against any officers found guilty of wrongdoing, while urging against unfounded accusations against the police organization.

  • •Acting National Police Chief Kittirath Phanpetch will not retaliate against criticism but will take legal action against defamation of the police.
  • •Decisive disciplinary and criminal action will be taken against any police officers found to have committed offenses.
  • •The police organization will provide factual information to the media and public if accusations are untrue.
  • •Criticism is seen as beneficial for self-reflection and improvement to restore public confidence.

Overview

  • •On May 21, 2026, Acting National Police Chief Kittirath Phanpetch stated that he does not retaliate against individuals.
  • •The statement addresses accusations made by former police officer Wirut Sirisawat about the police organization.
  • •The legal department will consider and advise on actions to be taken regarding accusations against the police organization.
  • •Acting National Police Chief Kittirath Phanpetch emphasized that the sanctity of the law should be used.
  • •The Acting National Police Chief stated that baseless slander against the police organization necessitates measures.
  • •The Acting National Police Chief has assigned the police spokesperson to acknowledge any wrongdoing and take decisive disciplinary and criminal action.
  • •If accusations against the police are untrue, factual information will be provided to the media and the public.
  • •Criticism is viewed as having potential benefits for self-improvement and rebuilding public confidence in safety.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.อ. กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์
"I am someone who does not retaliate. If anyone accuses the police or the police organization, the legal department will consider and advise. The sanctity of the law should be used."
ตนเองเป็นคนไม่ตอบโต้ใคร หากใครก็ตามกล่าวหาตำรวจหรือองค์กรตำรวจ ฝ่ายกฎหมายจะพิจารณาและเสนอแนะขึ้นมา ควรใช้ความศักดิ์สิทธิ์ของกฎหมาย
พล.ต.อ. กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์
"Do not slander the organization, therefore measures must be taken."
อย่ามาให้ร้ายองค์กร ดังนั้นจึงต้องมีมาตรการ
พล.ต.อ. กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์
"If we are wrong, we must accept it and take decisive disciplinary and criminal action. But if it's not true, we must provide the facts to the media or society."
หากผิดเราต้องยอมรับ และต้องดำเนินการขั้นเด็ดขาดทางวินัยและอาญา แต่หากไม่จริงก็ต้องให้ข้อเท็จจริงกับสื่อมวลชนหรือสังคมรับทราบ

Key Entities

Person

Big Tai(บิ๊กต่าย)
Nickname for the Acting National Police Chief, addressing accusations against the police organization.
Kittirath Phanpetch(พล.ต.อ. กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์)
Acting National Police Chief who addressed accusations and vowed action regarding police conduct.
Pol. Col. Wirut Sirisawat(พ.ต.อ. วิรุตน์ ศิริสวัสดิบุตร)
Former police officer who allegedly made defamatory statements about the Royal Thai Police.

Organization

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The police organization that is the subject of defamation accusations and is being urged to improve its standards.

Law

Defamation by publication(หมิ่นประมาทโดยการโฆษณา)
The charge the Acting National Police Chief is considering against those who allegedly defamed the police organization.