Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, the Deputy Police Chief acting as the Police Chief, announced that there will be no changes in the division of responsibilities during his interim role. He confirmed that all current positions remain the same and dismissed rumors about “PM Ink” potentially entering the National Police Commission meeting on October 7 to be appointed as the 15th Police Chief.
On October 1, 2024, Pol. Gen. Kittirat elaborated that the roles assigned to Pol. Gen. Prajuab Wongsuk, Assistant Police Chief acting as Deputy Police Chief, will remain unchanged along with all other lines of management including administration, legal, security, investigation, and suppression. For the position of Pol. Gen. Sarawut Karapanit, who has retired, his responsibilities in administration will be handed over temporarily to the most senior assistant police chief in that division, without altering their official position to avoid affecting other assistant police chiefs’ work.
Pol. Gen. Kittirat also stated that he and other senior officials are prepared while awaiting their appointments. He emphasized that the responsibilities of the legal and case handling division managed by Pol. Gen. Sarawut will also be taken care of by the most senior assistant with no disruptions. Additionally, the special operations center will continue its functions as usual, with the deputy director temporarily filling in for the retired director. He also expressed unawareness of the Prime Minister’s plan to convene the National Police Commission on October 7 for the new police chief appointment and noted his focus on addressing flood relief efforts during an urgent meeting today.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
