Police Major General Kriangsak: Veteran Officer in Southern Thailand Before Being Transferred

Background and appointment details of Police Major General Kriangsak Nunkliang, Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, prior to his sudden transfer amid an audio clip case circulating on social media, are as follows.

Appointment History

• November 2025 CE: Served as Deputy Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, having transferred from Deputy Commander of Krabi Provincial Police per the order of Region 8 Police.
• October 2025 CE: Officially appointed by royal decree as Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police and assumed office on 7 October 2025 CE, receiving congratulations from the Nakhon Si Thammarat Governor.

Latest Status (December 2025 CE)

As of 21 December 2025 CE, Police Major General Kriangsak Nunkliang was ordered by the Royal Thai Police Commissioner to transfer immediately to assist at the Royal Thai Police Operations Center, stepping down from his previous position.

• Reason: To investigate reports circulating on social media alleging police officers soliciting benefits in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, which has impacted the Royal Thai Police's public image.
• Acting Commander: Police Major General Pornchai Khajornklin, Deputy Commander of Region 8 Police, has been assigned as acting Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police.