National Police Chief Visits Koh Si Chang to Monitor Royal Development Project and Enhance Island Security
National Police Chief General Kittisak Punpetch visited Koh Si Chang to inspect security operations, boost officer morale, and monitor a royal island development project aimed at improving safety and tourism infrastructure.
National Police Chief General Kittisak Punpetch traveled to Koh Si Chang in Chachoengsao province on May 22, 2025, to inspect operations and provide encouragement to police officers at Koh Si Chang Police Station who work to maintain security and serve the public on this strategically important tourism destination. During this inspection, the police chief emphasized the importance of maintaining officer morale by closely listening to operational challenges in the area while underscoring the need to uphold professional standards and order to build public and tourist confidence.
The police chief engaged in discussions with his subordinates and playfully took on the role of a barber to help groom a senior provincial officer who volunteered to set an example. This gesture was intended to demonstrate discipline, boost morale, show his personal care, and reveal the approachability of the nation's top police commander who closely engages with his staff.
Deputy Commander of Region 2 Lieutenant General Chatchai Surachetpong stated that the police chief's visit greatly boosted the morale of local officers and emphasized that commanders at all levels should care for their subordinates' welfare and benefits while maintaining professional standards, enabling them to serve the public with dignity and honor.
General Kittisak received three electric motorcycles from the Royal Secretary to support Koh Si Chang Police Station's patrols, safety operations, and provision of services to tourists and residents on the island.
Additionally, General Kittisak, accompanied by the Royal Secretary, monitored progress on the 'Koh Si Chang Area Development Project' in Tha Tao Subdistrict, Koh Si Chang District, Chachoengsao province. The project focuses on improving life and property safety systems with efficiency, modernizing tourism, expanding green spaces around the island, implementing comprehensive waste management, and enhancing the local economy.
