Phuket —
Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Piwpan, who also serves as spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, conducted an inspection of Patong and Kamala Police Stations last week, reinforcing national directives to combat transnational crime, nominee businesses, narcotics, and to regulate public transport operations for the sake of Thailand’s international image.
At Patong Police Station, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong was welcomed by senior officers including Pol. Maj. Gen. Jarut Sarutyaporn, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 8, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and Acting Pol. Col. Korakrit Khanthakrua, Superintendent of Patong Police Station. Officers demonstrated training drills before receiving policy guidance. Later, he made an unannounced visit to Kamala Police Station, where Superintendent Pol. Col. Anurak Parinyasathirakul and duty officers received him and listened to his directives.
The Deputy Inspector General stressed strict adherence to the three-phase policy framework set by National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, designed at preventing and suppressing illegal activities by foreign nationals. He stressed that while Thailand remains committed to welcoming and safeguarding tourists, it will not tolerate the use of its territory for criminal enterprises.
Explaining the strategic importance of Patong and Kamala in Phuket’s tourism landscape, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong noted that these areas face diverse criminal challenges, including nominee businesses, transnational syndicates, online gambling, narcotics trafficking, call center scams, and fugitives seeking refuge. He urged officers to adopt proactive enforcement measures to ensure peace and order, thereby strengthening global confidence in Thailand as a safe destination.
In addition, he ordered a comprehensive review and regulation of public transport operators, responding to complaints of unfair practices. He insisted on uniform enforcement of laws to protect passengers from exploitation and to uphold fairness across all services.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong also instructed commanders at all levels to closely supervise their subordinates, applying disciplinary measures decisively against serious misconduct. Weekly refresher training was mandated to instill discipline and build a professional police culture. He concluded that such measures would enhance public trust and deliver a positive experience for both citizens and international visitors.
