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Pol. Lt. Gen. Charin Kophatta said the deployment follows a policy from Pol. Lt. Gen. Triarong Phuphan, Assistant Commissioner‑General of the Royal Thai Police, which prioritizes crime suppression as the top agenda. He noted that Bangkok attracts many international tourists, making safety for visitors and residents a key concern. Accordingly, the Phahonyothin station coordinated a city‑wide crackdown, integrating all police branches, volunteer police, private security from Central Ladprao, and the MPB Basic SWAT team to conduct patrols and crime‑prevention activities throughout the night.

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