Police revolt against transfers to far South

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Police revolt against transfers to far South

Published: 27 Dec 2012 at 17.11
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The police chief has pleaded for cooperation from investigators who are refusing to put their names in the draw for random transfer to vacant positions in the restive far South.

Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew commented on the police investigators' refusal to take part in the draw for assignments in the southernmost provinces on Thursday.

He said the region needs more than 100 officers, but only about 30 had volunteered for assignment there.

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canuck
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Discussion 13 : 01 Jan 2013 at 12.5913
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Sounds like demotions are in order to make way for new and upcoming investigators.
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Discussion 12 : 29 Dec 2012 at 02.2112
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"While it was quite normal for officers not to want to be away from their families, they should put the country's needs ahead of themselves "
Maybe if the politicians put the country first others would.
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Discussion 11 : 28 Dec 2012 at 18.4411
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D6: Many police 40-50 are on there 2nd family where they have re-married a younger woman and started a new family. So they have family one to support or have older children in school and a younger family with one or two small babies at home. Hard to keep them all happy, fed and with money.
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Discussion 10 : 28 Dec 2012 at 12.0710
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1). Refusal should be reason for termination and
2). This is an excellent way to replace rogue cops
Physically disabled, and,generally useless cops
with new, qualified officers.
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Discussion 9 : 27 Dec 2012 at 22.339
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This is average Thai behavior to save themselves before the safety of the nation. Forget the sworn oath to protect and serve the nation, these officers are scared to get killed; as they should be. That being said, the police have to follow orders and accept responsibility for the safety of the nation. I agree that every policemen that has engaged in motorist racketeering, illegal wealth and other crimes should be sent to the south. Maybe this would change their behavior in violating the rights of the innocent.
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Discussion 8 : 27 Dec 2012 at 22.268
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Much as I think the Thai police are loathsome, lazy and criminal, I wouldn't put my name in a lottery to work in the South either.

Under Peua Thai, violence has escalated tremendously and promises of protection ring hollow when even soldiers can't be adequately protected.
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Discussion 7 : 27 Dec 2012 at 22.207
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The move to get the police to the south is the right one. The reds and the PT always wanted the army NOT to be involved in internal problems, the south violence is perpetuated by Thais, so the army deserves a respite. But talking about the method of selection did these police, many of who are STRONG red supporters expect justice and fairness? If the P.T can go all out to destroy it's enemy (democrats) they can surely do it to anyone who opposes their plans. The police will now need to decide for themselves.
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Discussion 6 : 27 Dec 2012 at 21.466
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"Most of the officers whose names would be drawn were 40-50 years old with tremendous family responsibilities."

40-50 is about when your kids get out of school and your responsibilities become less, isnt' it?
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Discussion 5 : 27 Dec 2012 at 19.385
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I agree with the police who oppose being transferred to the south. The situation in the deep-south is in my opinion, out of control. First of all, the priority should be getting soldiers trained who can deal with the southern-insurgency. Ask the Auzzies and Brits to provide the required training. Then sit back and watch the insurgency fall apart.
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Discussion 4 : 27 Dec 2012 at 19.314
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"The police chief said that he had been assigned to the South for three years as a more junior officer." He failed to add it was far less violent at the time he served there.
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