The National Police Chief convened a management meeting of the Royal Thai Police, issuing directives to advance security operations aligned with government policy, improve investigative work, enforce discipline, and boost police officers' morale and motivation.
Today (28 May 2026) at 13:30, Police General Kittirat Punpetch, the National Police Chief, chaired the 3rd/2569 management meeting of the Royal Thai Police. The meeting was attended by the Deputy National Police Chief, the Police Inspector General, special police advisers, assistant chiefs, deputy inspectors general, and commanders of all affiliated units at the Sriyanon Meeting Room, Building 1, Royal Thai Police Headquarters.
He ordered all commanders and chiefs in every area to implement the Prime Minister's policy from the operational seminar on 21 May 2026 at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. The focus is to drive security work in three areas: 1. Prevention, working in a "provincial team" format; 2. Suppression, intensifying crackdowns on all crime types and accelerating investigations and follow-ups; 3. Public assistance, addressing complaints and solving problems closely, using technology to support proactive operations, working systematically to establish peace and safety.
The National Police Chief said the Royal Thai Police has appointed a task force to suppress illegal foreign nationals, led by Deputy National Police Chief Police General Samran Nualma. The task force will inspect and act according to short-, medium-, and long-term measures against illegal foreign offenders, accelerating operations such as “X-ray, mobilize, sweep” and “eradicate completely.”
He also emphasized advancing investigative work in all dimensions, especially regarding compensation, increasing the number of investigators, reducing unnecessary workload, and using technology to assist. He instructed all unit heads to oversee investigators’ work carefully, strictly forbidding orders assigning investigators to assist in non-police stations or perform duties unrelated to investigations.
The Chief further ordered promotion of a project to learn Thai national history, stressing its importance for all police officers to understand the nation's roots and origins. He also addressed police debt issues, with the Royal Thai Police having set practical and ongoing solutions. Supervisors are urged to monitor, inquire, and encourage appropriate lifestyles based on income, expenses, and savings. The "Police Family, We Do Not Abandon Each Other" project will continue, with appreciation for units that have planned and regularly visited officers and their families, instructing commanders to plan visits, care, and assistance diligently.
Regarding a survey by the Joint Public-Private Sector Committee (JPP) of business executives and representatives ranking the top 10 agencies with the highest rates of offered benefits (notably highway and traffic police), the Chief urged all commanders to understand the problem's reality and external perspectives on police work. He called for collective integrity, proper public communication to build awareness and understanding, and forbade accepting any benefits or other gains in work. The Police Inspector General was assigned to study and analyze relevant data, while strict disciplinary action is mandated for serious offenses, including provisional suspension from service during disciplinary proceedings. Complaints and tips via the jcoms system or other channels must be addressed promptly. Compliance with the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) standards must be ensured, with passing scores according to criteria.
Additionally, the National Police Chief ordered the continuation of the “Good Police, Rewards Given (Misconduct Has Punishment)” program. The Royal Thai Police places importance on recognizing, promoting, and honoring officers who perform their duties with dedication, sacrifice, and the spirit of peacekeepers, regardless of branch, rank, or position. Commanders are instructed to continuously consider awarding officers for their work and maintaining discipline regarding proper grooming and uniforms in line with police regulations. The Police Inspector General and Police Spokesperson are assigned to oversee and supervise these matters overall.
Before the management meeting, the National Police Chief chaired an award ceremony for Royal Thai Police units with outstanding performance in investigating and arresting individuals under warrants and those involved with firearms and ammunition offenses. He also presented certificates of honor to police officers under the “Good Police, Rewards Given” project for April–May 2026, to express appreciation and boost morale among peacekeeping officers.