Police Committee Approves New Evaluation Standards for Investigators, Fast-Tracks Female Officer Appointments to Handle Year-End Operations
Thailand's police committee approved revised evaluation standards for investigators and fast-tracked appointments of female officers to key units ahead of year-end operations and state ceremonies.
On April 30, 2026, at Royal Thai Police headquarters, Lt. Gen. Chaiyaphat Suwanrak, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, announced the results of the 4th Police Personnel Commission meeting for 2026, presided over by the Prime Minister.
According to Lt. Gen. Chaiyaphat, the meeting covered both informational and deliberative agenda items. Informational items included routine reports from various Police Commission subcommittees on disciplinary matters, human resources management, and legal considerations. The deliberative section focused on approving revised evaluation standards and assessment methods for police officers in investigative and prosecutorial roles to support promotions under the National Police Act of 2569 (2026).
The revised standards resulted from field assessments by Royal Thai Police working teams that identified practical constraints and challenges in the current system. The adjustments aim to ensure fairness and provide appropriate career development opportunities for officers genuinely working in these roles.
Lt. Gen. Chaiyaphat further stated that the committee also approved extraordinary appointments of police personnel, particularly female officers in prevention and suppression units, to reinforce critical divisions including the Border Patrol Police, Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Provincial Police Bureau.
According to Lt. Gen. Chaiyaphat, these extraordinary appointments continue policy implemented since 2020 to address shortages of female police personnel. Recruited and trained personnel will receive formal appointments to preserve their benefits and enable full engagement in prevention and suppression work.
These female officers will play important roles in security operations, particularly in protecting high-ranking officials, coordinating foreign visitor safety, and supporting various state ceremonies scheduled for late 2026—duties requiring specially trained personnel prepared to handle sensitive national-level situations.
Lt. Gen. Chaiyaphat concluded that all measures aim to improve force management efficiency, support the Royal Thai Police's future operations, and foster fairness and morale among officers dedicated to their duty.
