The Police Chief emphasized that the police force strictly follows legal principles and confirmed that the Supreme Administrative Court's dismissal of 'Big Joke's' petition will not affect operations. He plans to use the ruling as a precedent for disciplining police officers who commit offenses in the future. The tags are [Police Discipline, Supreme Administrative Court, Legal Precedent, National Police Agency].
Regarding the Supreme Administrative Court's dismissal of the petition filed by Police General Surachet Hakpal, former Deputy National Police Chief known as 'Big Joke,' who sought to revoke the suspension order, the court ruled that the suspension order was lawful. The tags are [Supreme Administrative Court, Suspension Order, Police General Surachet Hakpal, Legal Ruling].
On 10 Jan 2024 GMT+7, Police General Kittirat Phanphet, the Police Chief, stated that the Supreme Administrative Court's ruling has no impact on his or the National Police Agency's work. He said he has consistently performed his duties with integrity and focus, never putting personal interests first. The tags are [Police Chief, Integrity, Supreme Administrative Court, National Police Agency].
The Police Chief said that regardless of the court's ruling or judgment, all parties must accept and comply as part of the legal process that commands respect. He reiterated that the National Police Agency's work is based on legality, correctness, and fairness. The agency plans to use the ruling as guidance and precedent for disciplinary and administrative actions against police officers who commit offenses in the future, especially concerning command discretion and investigative procedures related to disciplinary measures. The tags are [Legal Compliance, Police Discipline, Command Discretion, Investigative Procedures].
This approach will reference the 2022 National Police Act and other relevant laws and regulations to ensure that disciplinary actions are standardized, transparent, and subject to accountability. The tags are [National Police Act 2022, Legal Framework, Transparency, Accountability].
The Police Chief said that regardless of the court's ruling nature, it serves as an important lesson and guideline for various agencies, including the National Police Agency, to study, analyze, and apply in framing future operations. This aims to prevent recurring issues and strengthen public confidence in the justice process and the police organization. The tags are [Lessons Learned, Police Reform, Public Confidence, Justice Process].