Police Chief Awards MPB SWAT Challenge 2026 Trophies
Police General Siam Bunyasorn awarded trophies at the closing ceremony of the MPB SWAT Challenge 2026, where 20 teams tested tactical skills in assault, hostage rescue, and officer rescue scenarios to standardize response capabilities acros
On August 7, Police General Siam Bunyasorn, the national police commander, chaired the closing ceremony of the "MPB SWAT Challenge 2026" at the Anti-Terrorism Operations Command in Bangkok's Bang Khae District. The event brought together senior police leadership to present awards from the annual tactical SWAT competition held from August 4-7. The competition tested 20 teams (160 officers total) from across police commands in three simulation scenarios: assault entry, hostage rescue, and officer rescue operations.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Police have trained over 1,000 officers in the MPB SWAT program across two cohorts. The competition aims to standardize tactical skills and ensure all officers are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to critical incidents while prioritizing public safety. Police General Siam noted the urgency of rapid response, referencing recent shooting incidents including one in Nonthaburi Province and operations in Korat. He explained that increasing tactical team sizes from 5 to 10 officers per unit would enable faster response times and more effective evacuation of civilians during active threats. He emphasized that without proper tactics and training, officers risk casualties, making this training program essential for effective crisis response.
