Police Chief Orders Investigation Into Allegations Ex-Officer Aided Suspect
Police Commissioner orders investigation after allegations surface that a retired officer may have employed a suspect in a five-murder case as an informant around 2013-2016.
National Police Commissioner General Kittiphat Phanphetch addressed allegations on August 4, 2026, confirming that police conducted a thorough investigation into the five-murder case involving the suspect. He explained that the investigation began with preliminary questioning, expanded to cases involving foreign nationals, and uncovered additional crimes. The Commissioner expressed regret that a person with such a violent criminal history remains in Thailand but acknowledged legal constraints on police action.
When asked about a witness's claim that the suspect was once a police informant, General Kittiphat said he immediately ordered the Thonglor police station to accept a complaint from the whistleblower. He stated that police are verifying the identity of the alleged officer, noting the informant relationship dates back approximately ten years to 2013-2016. The Commissioner stressed that if any officer is found to have hired criminals as informants, decisive action will follow. He added that the suspected officer likely retired and is under verification by Chachoengsao provincial police. General Kittiphat emphasized that police follow proper investigative procedures and do not favor anyone, but will take action based on evidence if wrongdoing is confirmed.
