Police Chief Orders Urgent Fix for Reduced Border Patrol Allowances
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On October 28, 2026, Police Lieutenant General Sirawat Dipho, the Royal Thai Police spokesperson, disclosed the reduction in allowances for officers serving in the three southern border provinces. He acknowledged that the overall allocated budget had decreased slightly but not significantly. Police General Saran Naulma, Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, has sternly instructed unit heads at all levels to manage internal budgets efficiently and in accordance with regulations, considering all factors, and may seek additional central government funding in the future.
Regarding the impact on border patrol police (Thahan Chao Daen) and border officials in the south who found their allowances reduced despite Police Region 9 receiving its full budget allocation, Lt. Gen. Sirawat stated that the Commissioner General has issued direct orders to the Region 9 Commander and all unit heads to urgently resolve the matter. The Royal Thai Police Office does not want officers to lose morale or have their duties affected, directing administrators to manage budgets for maximum benefit and minimal impact. When asked whether procurement budgets could be reallocated to pay full allowances, he declined to detail implementation methods, stating unit administrators know how to proceed per the Commissioner's policy.
On comparisons with the military not facing budget cuts despite police also undertaking risky area duties, Lt. Gen. Sirawat said he could not speak for other agencies as they are separate organizations.
