A royal decree grants special royal decorations to five police officers who died in the line of duty.
On 8 July 2026 GMT+7, the Royal Gazette website published a royal decree announcing the special awarding of royal decorations. It states that His Majesty graciously bestowed special royal decorations on five police officers who died while performing their official duties as follows.
Order of the White Elephant
1. Police Lieutenant General Amarit Apmraka
Order of the Crown of Thailand
2. Police General Suwit Chuaytewarit
Order of the Crown of Thailand
3. Police General Banjerd Phutthacharoen
Order of the White Elephant
4. Police Major General Dom Chuaytewarit
Order of the Crown of Thailand
5. Police Lieutenant Sorawit Chamchoen
This takes effect from 7 July 2026 GMT+7.
Announced on 8 July 2026 GMT+7, the 11th year of the current reign.