Bangkok: The Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Gen. Korchai Klaiklueng, convened a meeting focused on the welfare and benefits of police officers who have died on duty, including those involved in a recent tragic plane crash. The meeting, held at the Royal Thai Police Office, aimed to follow up and expedite the provision of benefits and welfare to the families of deceased officers, in line with the welfare policy advocated by Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Korchai instructed relevant units to collect and verify data on officers who have died or been injured while performing their duties. He emphasized the importance of expediting requests for special benefits or rewards in accordance with the Prime Minister’s Office regulations. Additionally, data on officers who are disabled or otherwise incapacitated, whether due to duty-related incidents or other circumstances, is to be kept comprehensive and up-to-date.
The meeting also addressed the arrangements for the funeral rites of six officers from the Police Aviation Division who perished in a plane crash during a flight test mission in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The Deputy Commissioner underscored the necessity of conducting the rites with respect and dignity for the deceased and their families.
Pol. Gen. Korchai announced plans to develop a manual to streamline the process of requesting benefits for officers who have died or been injured on duty. This initiative aims to improve reporting mechanisms and ensure timely communication of initial benefits to the relevant units. The manual will also provide guidelines for reducing procedural steps and correctly appointing heirs.
Before the meeting began, Pol. Gen. Korchai reflected on the plane crash incident, highlighting the pilot’s bravery in attempting to control the aircraft to avoid crashing into a community. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased officers and led the meeting attendees in a minute of silence in their memory.