Chonburi Police Crack Down on Corrupt Officers and Missing Persons Cas

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Chonburi authorities and police implemented new security measures and an investigation into police officers allegedly linked to a suspect named Pong.

•Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanitep led a policy meeting on August 4, 2026, at Deluxe Forest Hotel in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanitep ordered the acceleration of unsolved missing person cases reported since January 1, 2024.
•Investigations are underway regarding alleged links between police officers and a suspect named Thana, also known as Pong.

•On August 4, 2026, Governor Naris Niramaiwong presided over a policy meeting at Deluxe Forest Hotel in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.
•Governor Naris Niramaiwong instructed agencies to implement seven measures, including monitoring released prisoners and suppressing illegal drug production.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanitep directed 23 police station superintendents to follow seven guidelines, including the creation of watchlists and improving safety in tourist areas.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanitep ordered the acceleration of investigations into missing person cases that remain unresolved from January 1, 2024.
•The Chonburi Provincial Police are currently reviewing electronic devices, digital evidence, and financial trails to investigate links between police and the suspect Thana (Pong).
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmanitep stated that any police officers found guilty will be prosecuted strictly without exception.
•These measures were implemented to increase public and tourist safety and to maintain Chonburi's image as an international tourism city.

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Naris Niramaiwong(นริศ นิรามัยวงศ์)

The Governor of Chonburi Province who presided over the policy meeting.

Pongphan Wongmanitep(พงศ์พันธ์ วงษ์มณีเทศ)

The Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police.

Patikorn Sornchai(พาติกรณ์ ศรชัย)

The Deputy Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police.

Anusak Piriyomorn(อนุศักดิ์ พิริยอมร)

The District Officer of Bang Lamung.

Nattawut Anuyotha(ณัฐวุฒิ อนุโยธา)

The District Officer of Sattahip.

Thana(ทนา)ℹ️

A suspect in a major case, also known as Pong, allegedly linked to police officers.

Pong(ป๋อง)ℹ️

Nickname for the suspect Thana.

Chonburi Provincial Police(ภ.จว.ชลบุรี)

The police provincial office of Chonburi.

Provincial Police Region 2(ตำรวจภูธรภาค 2)

The regional police body whose commander issued instructions to investigate the case.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the meeting and events take place.

Bang Lamung(บางละมุง)

A district in Chonburi Province.

Sattahip(สัตหีบ)ℹ️

A district in Chonburi Province.

Deluxe Forest Hotel(โรงแรมดีลักซ์ฟอเรสต์)

The location in Bang Lamung where the policy meeting was held.