Change in crew haircut rule aimed at protecting police working in deep South
“Police investigators also risk their lives when they need to go undercover. It’s difficult for them to disguise themselves. With the short haircut, they can only go…
Tightening gun control in Thailand requires dealing with entrenched interests
Following the shooting, officials vowed to review gun laws. They stressed it was an isolated incident. But facts are more uncomfortable.
No infighting, ‘people are just imagining things’, says new police chief
The issue of dissension within police ranks recently came up following raids on homes owned by Deputy National Police chief Pol General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn.
Thailand’s Move Forward Party back on the opposition bench, but wiser, more experienced
Some have opined that the youthful MFP was too idealistic and naive when it came to negotiations with relatively seasoned lawmakers from other camps.
Parliament accepts public draft bills on same-sex marriage, gender identity
The three bills share the same goals of ensuring sexual equality, promoting acceptance and equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their genders, sexual identity, or…
High-ranking police officers and their troubles with the law
There are a few unforgettable instances of high-ranking police officers getting embroiled in cases that became national scandals and besmirched the reputation of the police force.
Torsak appointed as Thailand’s next National Police chief
A meeting of the Police Commission on Wednesday appointed Pol General Torsak Sukwimol as Thailand’s new commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police.
PM Srettha appoints 3-man panel to investigate raid on houses of high-level police officers
The committee is required to report the progress of the investigation to the PM every 10 days, and will have 30 days to complete its work and submit its report directly to the PM.
Fight for true democracy is not over, promises Move Forward leader Chaithawat
He also said Thai politics is problematic because it is run by the elite, who believe they can use the military to oust governments.
PM Srettha orders formation of committee to probe house search of deputy National Police chief
The prime minister has assured all involved parties of fair treatment, and emphasised that the investigative committee must comprise people from outside the police force to ensure…