How one man shapes upper ranks of nation's police force

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How one man shapes upper ranks of nation's police force

Reshuffle shows importance of politics, community relations in promotions

Published: 10 Dec 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The latest high-ranking reshuffles in key police units show how power plays, political connections and community relations can dictate promotions, a senior police source says.

Kamronwit: Has ‘absolute power’

The reshuffle, which took effect on Thursday, brought many senior officers, transferred under the previous Democrat Party-led government, back into the fold.

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mogy71
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Discussion 8 : 10 Dec 2012 at 09.208
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Android4: I'd be interested to understand exactly which other countries you're referring to that determine police force promotions AND demotions based on allegiance to the leading clan ?

Pol Lt Gen Pongpat said 'many countries, including Japan, Singapore and Canada, have launched community policing schemes which reduced crime and drug use' - these same countries don't operate their police force promotion policy in the same manner as Androids though. They pay them a decent salary and have the results to show for it.
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Discussion 7 : 10 Dec 2012 at 09.117
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"Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit, however, stoked public outcry when he admitted he has done well in his police career because of Thaksin"

Well that explains a lot. Thanks for being honest, but its like admitting a crime and not be punish for it. Like having a PM who has no political experience. Everything is acceptable in the sea of red.
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Discussion 6 : 10 Dec 2012 at 09.026
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@android #4: For once you are right when you write “Nothing new to the readers.”
Yes, by now we all know how this Shinawatra government works and we are not surprised anymore.
But forgive us if we are still sad about how Thailand is governed and policed.
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Discussion 5 : 10 Dec 2012 at 08.565
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I guess with such a capable man on top soon all crime in Bangkok will be suppressed. And obviously there won’t be any corrupt police officers anymore because the boss handpicked his team – again obviously all honorable policemen who do their duty.
Just in case that there is still crime and corruption out there in 3 month (the typical Thaksin deadline), will he and his team be removed?
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Discussion 4 : 10 Dec 2012 at 08.174
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This is a normal phenomenon in every country's government bureaucracy. Nothing new to the readers.
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Discussion 3 : 10 Dec 2012 at 08.043
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With all due respect, what is this all mean for us inhabitants of Thailand.?
No more VDO Krabi stuff?
No more simple suicides when foreigners drop dead all over the place.
Diminish crime in Pattaya and Phuket?
Or can we leave the envelopes empty with just a "thank you" note?

Oh BTW nice timing......Its ANTI Corruption day Today!!
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Discussion 2 : 10 Dec 2012 at 07.532
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Police should be independent of political parties with promotions based on merit .Police accepting bribes should be fired or jailed.
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Discussion 1 : 10 Dec 2012 at 02.341
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"It was time for police to not only enforce the laws ...".

Well, why not start and crack down on redshirt rallies with lethal Chinese made teargas grenades like you did a few weeks ago.
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