Prime Minister Anutin discussed with the Police Commission the consideration of allowing investigation officers to have adjustable ranks and delegated the police spokesperson to explain the explosion at the Border Patrol Police Armory 21 in Surin Province.
25 Feb 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, arrived at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters before entering the Sriyanon Room on the 2nd floor of Building 1 to chair the first National Police Policy Committee meeting of 2026, followed by the second Police Commission meeting of 2026, with key agenda items including the designation of investigative police positions as "dual positions" that allow self-adjustment of rank levels. This aims to align with mission requirements and specialized expertise, including setting criteria and methods to assess knowledge, abilities, and experience for promotion, in accordance with the 2022 National Police Act.
Upon the Prime Minister's arrival at the police headquarters, Police Chief General Kittirat Phanphet, along with deputy chiefs, inspector general, and senior commanders, warmly welcomed him. At that time, reporters inquired about the explosion incident at the Border Patrol Police Armory 21, located in Chenieng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province, to which the Prime Minister nodded and pointed to the police spokesperson to provide details on the matter instead.
This restructuring consideration for investigative police positions is closely watched as a significant step in police reform, focusing on professional career advancement and improving the fairness and transparency of investigation processes.
