Deputy Police Chief Secures Southern Elections, Stresses Neutrality & Citizen Protection

MGR Online•Society•232d ago

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Deputy National Police Chief reinforces election security in the southern border region, stressing police neutrality and citizen protection.

•Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma visited the southern border region on January 31, to oversee election security.
•Key directives included ensuring police neutrality and providing maximum protection for citizens and election officials.
•The visit addressed security measures for the upcoming advance voting on February 1, 2026, and the general election on February 8, 2026.

Overview

•On Jan 31, Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma visited the southern border region to monitor the security situation.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma visited several police stations in Pattani Province to boost morale and provide policy guidance.
•The visit was mandated by the National Police Chief due to concerns for public safety and election security in the southern border provinces.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma emphasized the importance of police political neutrality and comprehensive protection for citizens and officials.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma reviewed security preparations for advance voting on Feb 1, 2026 (79 units nationwide) and the general election on Feb 8, 2026 (6,780 units in southern provinces).
•Police commanders were instructed to closely coordinate with the Provincial Election Commission (PEC) and security agencies to identify and mitigate risks for polling stations.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma stressed that police must not be complacent regarding the security situation, especially concerning recent violent incidents.
•Detailed tactical plans will be developed for high-risk polling stations to ensure safety, with support from the National Police Office if needed.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Col. Amran Nualma

"Police must remain politically neutral."

ตำรวจต้องวางตัวเป็นกลางทางการเมือง

Pol. Col. Amran Nualma

"Emphasize not to be careless about the situation."

เน้นย้ำอย่าได้ประมาทต่อสถานการณ์

Key Entities

Person

Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)

Deputy National Police Chief (Security) and Director of the Frontline Police Operations Center, responsible for overseeing election security in the southern border region.

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanpetch(พล.ต.อ.กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์)

National Police Chief, who expressed concern for public safety and election security, directing the visit to the southern border region.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Nopasit Phulsawat(พล.ต.ท.นพศิลป์ พูลสวัสดิ์)

Commander attached to the Office of the National Police Commissioner-General, who accompanied Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma on the visit.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Pitak Uitham(พล.ต.ต.พิทักษ์ อุทัยธรรม)

Deputy Commander attached to the Office of the National Police Commissioner-General, who accompanied Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma on the visit.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Piyawat Chalemsri(พล.ต.ท.ปิยะวัฒน์ เฉลิมศรี)

Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 9, who joined Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma and participated in a security meeting.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritsada Kaewchandi(พล.ต.ท.กฤษฎา แก้วจันดี)

Commander attached to the Office of the National Police Commissioner-General, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Wallop Jamnong"ar Raa(พล.ต.ต.วัลลพ จำนงค์อาษา)

Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 9, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sansart Chueaphuttal(พล.ต.ต.สันทัศน์ เชื้อพุฒตาล)

Commander of Pattani Provincial Police, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Kong-arth Suwannakham(พล.ต.ต. กองอรรถ สุวรรณขำ)

Commander of Yala Provincial Police, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Prayong Khotchaakha(พล.ต.ต.ประยงค์ โคตรสาขา)

Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Chuempol Suksuri mongkol(พล.ต.ต.ชุมพล ศักดิ์สุรีย์มงคล)

Commander of the Southern Border Provinces Special Branch, who participated in the election security meeting.

Pol. Col. Apichai Warunee(พ.ต.อ.อภิชัย วารุณี)

Superintendent of Division 5, S S S 1, who participated in the election security meeting.

Place

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนใต้)

The region where election security and monitoring of violent incidents are being prioritized.

Kae Pho Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรกะพ้อ)

One of the police stations visited by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma in Pattani Province.

La Nga Checkpoint(จุดตรวจลางา)

A security checkpoint visited by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma in Pattani Province.

Ma Yor Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรมายอ)

One of the police stations visited by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma in Pattani Province.

Ya Rang Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรยะหริ่ง)

One of the police stations visited by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ma in Pattani Province.

Organization

Provincial Election Commission (PEC)(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.) จังหวัด)

The provincial body responsible for election management, with whom police commanders are instructed to closely collaborate on security matters.

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The national law enforcement agency overseeing election security and providing support to operational units.