Cops still buying top positions
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Some plum posts go for 10m baht
published : 28 Feb 2021 at 06:00 A policeman takes part in a drill to rescue hostages. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) needs a major overhaul to tackle the long-standing problem of position buying among police.
Alleged irregularities in police promotions were raised by the Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Rangsiman Rome during the censure debate on Feb 19.
The opposition politician mentioned long-standing issues within the police force, including corruption and position buying as well as certain favours through what he called tua chang, or elephant tickets .
This is a fast-track promotion system where people, including the undeserving, avoid having to meet the criteria needed to earn promotion, he said.
Police bill passes 1st House hurdle
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published : 25 Feb 2021 at 05:33
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The bill promising to set in motion reform of the police force sailed through its first reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha walks past police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, left, on his way to a Police Commission meeting on Wednesday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The Royal Thai Police bill was passed for second-reading scrutiny by a vote of 565 to two with three abstentions.
The vote followed a debate where MPs expressed scepticism about police reform which the bill, presented by the cabinet, champions.
Some lawmakers said the bill would do little to deter politicians from meddling particularly in high-ranking officer promotions.
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