Thai Police Chief Denies Proposing Transfer of Senior Deputy
Thai police chief denies proposing the transfer of his senior deputy, rejecting media reports of discussions with the deputy commissioner about reassignment to another agency.
Police Commissioner General Kittirattanpetchr stated on July 28 that he has not yet received the letter reported in the media from Deputy Commissioner General Nirandr Luemsuree rejecting any transfer to another agency. The commissioner firmly denied ever discussing or proposing such a transfer with Nirandr, or having discussed the matter with Prime Minister Anuthim Charnweerakul. Nirandr's letter cited section 93 of the 2565 B.E. National Police Act, which stipulates that transfers must be voluntary, and argued that his experience in investigations, crime prevention, and command would be most beneficial to the national police agency during his remaining years of service. Kittirattanpetchr emphasized the importance of unity within the police organization and called on all officers to focus on their duties for the benefit of the public, national security, and the integrity of the institution, rather than concerning themselves with rank or position. He stressed that improving public safety, reducing crime, and earning public trust should be the collective priority of all police personnel regardless of their rank.
