"Wissanu" Tell him to appoint commander. The new police seized the Royal Thai Police Act of 2022 and threw out "Seththa" on the grounds that the former police chief had a vested interest, pointing out that he adhered to the principle of appropriateness. Senior is a component

Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs, on behalf of the Police Civil Service Commission (Police Commission), said that the appointment and transfer of police officers that will require the use of the Royal Thai Police Act 2022 will result in Considering a position change is more complicated than before. Because it is determined where the names come from. How is it sequenced? Set clear proportions and criteria.

As for the appointment of the new Royal Thai Police Commander, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense As a supervisor It was given to Mr. Settha Thavisin, the 30th Prime Minister, to appoint. What principles must be adhered to in making the appointment? Mr. Wissanu said that the principles in the new Police Act were to be used. The same criteria apply.

As for the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police who will be considered for appointment as Police Commander, the seniority system will be used. or knowledge and ability, Mr. Wisanu said seniority will be taken into consideration. But it is not used primarily. This is not like the appointment of Assistant Police Commissioner which uses a seniority system.

When asked about the case where there was criticism about bringing in the 4th Deputy Police Commander to be considered as Police Commander. Can a lawsuit be filed or not? Mr. Wissanu said he did not know. He did not answer. It depends on what reason he chose to use. The chosen person must give reasons. Because if reason can be heard then it will go. For example, when Pol. Gen. Wirachai Songmetta and Pol. Gen. Suwat Chaengyodsuk, the senior person must be Pol. Gen. Wirachai. But when explaining the reasons for who is more suitable which the meeting voted again and it is not necessary that the meeting must vote as proposed. After voting as proposed, it is finished. The principles for choosing then use the same principles as choosing now.

As for the proposal to appoint police commander It will come from the old Police Commander or the Prime Minister. Mr. Wissanu said it is the old Police Commander, but because the Commander-in-Chief The old police officer has a vested interest. The proponent then becomes the Prime Minister. But having proposed it, it doesn't mean that you have to take it. which the appointment of commander The police will depend on the combination of seniority and suitability in many ways.

Source: Thai News Agency