Bangkok: The national police chief has clarified that the acting chief of Nakhon Nayok has not been transferred following a significant gambling den raid, attributing this decision to the fact that the acting chief had only recently assumed his position. An investigation has been ordered to determine any potential involvement, with assurances of accountability if implicated.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, the national police chief, addressed the incident involving the Department of Provincial Administration's special operations unit, which raided a large gambling den in Nakhon Nayok Province. The raid resulted in the arrest of over 200 gamblers. Following the raid, a fact-finding committee was established, and Pol. Col. Chote Lamom, the superintendent of Ongkharak Police Station, was transferred. This decision aligns with a policy stating that responsibility falls on the 'commander' if more than 150 gamblers are involved. Discussions with Pol. Lt. Gen. Yingyot Thepjamnong, the commander of Provincial Police Region 2, occurred, and due to the acting commander's short tenure of two weeks, only the superintendent of Ongkharak Police Station was transferred initially.
The national police chief has ordered a thorough investigation to ascertain whether the acting commander of Nakhon Nayok Province was involved or negligent in the case. It was emphasized that if involvement is established, the acting commander would face consequences without any aid or exceptions.