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Top Cop Bans Transfer of Investigators to Other Duties

Top Cop Bans Transfer of Investigators to Other Duties

Thairath•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police has issued a strict directive forbidding the reassignment of investigative officers to non-investigative roles, alongside directives on operational efficiency and officer welfare.

  • •The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police chaired a meeting on May 28, 2026, to issue directives on national security, investigation development, and officer morale.
  • •A key directive prohibits the transfer of investigative officers to other duties, emphasizing the importance of their specialized roles.
  • •The meeting also covered initiatives for crime suppression, public assistance, debt resolution for officers, and promoting ethical conduct.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch chaired a meeting at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.
  • •Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch issued a strict rule forbidding the transfer of investigative officers to non-investigative duties.
  • •Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch emphasized strengthening national security operations in line with government policy.
  • •The Royal Thai Police established an operational unit to suppress foreigners violating laws, led by Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamard.
  • •The directive for investigators aims to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary workloads, leveraging technology.
  • •Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch highlighted the importance of promoting the study of Thai national history among police officers.
  • •Initiatives to address police officer debt and continue the 'Police Family, We Don't Leave Anyone Behind' program were discussed.
  • •Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch launched the 'Do Good, Get Rewarded (Do Bad, Get Punished)' project to recognize exemplary police work.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch (Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police)
"Absolutely no orders to assist in duties other than at police stations or perform tasks not related to investigation are permitted."
ห้ามมิให้มีคำสั่งไปช่วยราชการที่มิใช่สถานีตำรวจ และปฏิบัติหน้าที่อื่นที่มิใช่งานสอบสวนโดยเด็ดขาด
Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch (Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police)
"The Royal Thai Police emphasizes recognizing, promoting, and honoring police officers who perform their duties with dedication, sacrifice, and the spirit of peacekeepers."
สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติให้ความสำคัญกับการยกย่อง ส่งเสริม เชิดชูเกียรติตำรวจที่ทำหน้าที่ด้วยความมุ่งมั่น เสียสละ มีจิตวิญญาณของผู้พิทักษ์สันติราษฎร์

Key Entities

Person

Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police(ผบ.ตร.)
The head of the Royal Thai Police who issued directives regarding investigative officers and police operations.
Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch(พล.ต.อ.กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์)
The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police who presided over a management meeting and issued key directives.
Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamard(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)
The Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police appointed as the head of the unit for suppressing foreigners violating laws.

Organization

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The national police agency holding a management meeting to implement government policies and directives.
Joint Private Sector Committee (JFCST)(คณะกรรมการร่วมภาคเอกชน 3 สถาบัน (กกร.))
A joint committee of three private sector institutions that surveyed businesses on compensation rates.
Highway Police/Traffic Police(ตำรวจทางหลวง/จราจร)
Police units noted in a survey by the JFCST for having the highest rates of proposed compensation.

Place

Sriyanon Meeting Room, Building 1, Royal Thai Police Headquarters(ห้องประชุมศรียานนท์ อาคาร 1 สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)
The location where the Royal Thai Police management meeting took place on May 28, 2026.
Santi Maitri Building, Government House(ตึกสันติไมตรี ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)
The location of a seminar for operational training on May 21, 2026, attended by the Prime Minister.

Law

Iron Rule: Absolutely Prohibiting Transfer of "Investigative Officers" to Other Duties(กฎเหล็ก ห้ามโยก “สายสอบสวน” ไปช่วยงานอื่นโดยเด็ดขาด)
A strict directive issued by the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police to prevent the reassignment of investigative officers.
Police Project "Do Good, Get Rewarded (Do Bad, Get Punished)"(โครงการตำรวจ “ทำดี มีรางวัล (ทำไม่ดี มีโทษ)”)
A new project launched by the Royal Thai Police to recognize and reward officers who perform their duties exceptionally.
Project "Police Family, We Don't Leave Anyone Behind"(โครงการ “ครอบครัวตำรวจ เราไม่ทิ้งกัน”)
An ongoing program by the Royal Thai Police aimed at supporting and caring for police officers and their families.