Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak Nunklieng, commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, has appealed for fairness through the media, saying he only made a phone call to deliver policy guidance. He denied knowledge of the voice clip circulating on social media and affirmed his readiness to allow superiors to investigate or examine the facts. Meanwhile, his subordinates showed mixed feelings, some relieved by his removal, others still believing in his innocence.
Following an order signed by Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Kittirat Panpet, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak Nunklieng, commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, was assigned to assist the Royal Thai Police Operations Center (RTP OC), effectively suspended from his previous duties until further notice. This action followed reports on social media alleging police officers were soliciting benefits in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.
In the latest update on 22 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak Nunklieng briefly told reporters by phone that he was unaware of the conversation featured in the viral social media clip. He acknowledged only having made a phone call to issue strict orders and policy guidance, especially emphasizing accurate reporting of incidents in the area. He appealed to the media and the public for fairness regarding the situation.
Regarding how his superiors would proceed, he said he is fully prepared to allow investigations or fact-finding inquiries into the matter, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak told reporters in conclusion.
On the morning of 22 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Pol. Maj. Gen. Pornchai Khajornklin, deputy commander of Region 8 Police, arrived from Region 8 Police Headquarters to assume the role of acting commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police following the order from the Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General. Upon arrival, deputy commanders and officers of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police welcomed him. Pol. Maj. Gen. Pornchai also paid respects at the city pillar shrine and the statue of Pol. Maj. Gen. Khun Pantharak Rajadej in front of the provincial police headquarters for good fortune before officially taking up his position. He has not yet given any interviews to the press.
Local sources revealed that Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak Nunklieng, who was abruptly removed, had only served as commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police for nearly three months. Previously, he was deputy commander in Krabi province, then transferred to be deputy commander in Nakhon Si Thammarat for several years before his appointment as commander in October 2025.
Shortly after assuming command, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak carried out several personnel transfers within the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, which caused dissatisfaction among some subordinate officers who felt the moves were unfair. However, none voiced complaints openly until Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak was suddenly removed following the viral voice clip incident. Many officers in Nakhon Si Thammarat, who had long felt frustrated, expressed joy and actively criticized the situation in various group chats.
However, another group of police officers continue to believe in Pol. Maj. Gen. Kriangsak's innocence, thinking he was targeted by certain subordinates. They have called for fairness to be extended to him, according to sources.