Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, in his capacity as Chairman of the Police Commission, chaired the meeting of the Police Civil Service Commission (Police Commission) No. 10/2023, which had an agenda for selecting and appointing police officers. Served as Police Commander at Sriyanont Conference Room. Inside the Royal Thai Police Office (Police)

After completion The Prime Minister refused to give interviews to the media. When asked whether today's meeting went well or not, the Prime Minister just smiled and raised his hand. With only a thumbs up

When asked if he was satisfied now, Mr. Settha said that the spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police would be the one to make the statement. Before getting on the bus to return.

At 5:00 p.m. Police Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police. Revealed after a meeting of the Police Civil Service Commission or Police Commission to consider appointing a new 14th National Police Commissioner to replace Police General Damrongsak. Kintiprapat who will retire from government service on September 30

Police Lieutenant General Achayon stated that the meeting of the Police Commission has resolved to approve the selection of a new National Police Commander, who is one of the four candidates as previously shown. But the names of those selected cannot be revealed. Must wait for the administrative process and submit the name to His Majesty the King. and announced in the Royal Gazette the appointment of a new National Police Commissioner.

As for the agenda for appointment at the level of Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police To the commander The meeting resolved to postpone the meeting before a new meeting on October 31 in order to be appropriate and complete.

As for considering the suitability of the position of National Police Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Achayon confirmed that there was consideration under the legal framework. Royal Thai Police Act 2022, which is based on seniority and competence criteria. Voting section It will be a secret ballot. or consideration within the meeting room cannot be disclosed

Source: Thai News Agency