At the meeting of the police, waiting for the new prime minister to appoint the police chief

Royal Thai Police, Aug. 25-A spokesman for the police revealed that the prime minister withdrew the agenda for considering the appointment of the police chief, waiting for the new prime minister to consider. Emphasize compliance with good governance principles. Reinforce security guard "Thaksin"

After Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Chaired the 7/2023 Meeting of the Police Service Commission (Kor.Tor.) at the Royal Thai Police immediately returned Did not give an interview to the media, with Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat Commissioner of the National Police (Chief of Police) sent

Lt. Gen. Achayon Kraithong, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, revealed that the Prime Minister had informed the meeting that when there is a royal command Srettha Thavisin has been appointed as the new Prime Minister. according to good governance therefore requesting the discretion of the new Prime Minister to select a new National Police Commissioner therefore withdrew the agenda on considering the appointment of a new national police commissioner first As for the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner of Police will preside over and consider the appointment of deputy commissioner of police and all commanders.

As for the new National Police Commissioner, it will be Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimol, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police, as predicted earlier or not. National Police Spokesperson refused to answer questions because it is the authority of the Prime Minister

When asked if the Prime Minister was committed to the security of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who is treated at the police hospital, how A spokesman for the Royal Thai Police said the prime minister had not spoken about it. The primary responsibility rests with the Department of Corrections. But in the part of the National Police Agency, security forces have been organized to enhance order.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency