Bangkok: The National Police Chief has announced a significant initiative aimed at improving morale among police officers by opening 900 positions to promote non-commissioned officers holding law degrees. These officers will have the opportunity to take an examination for promotion to commissioned officer roles, specifically in the position of investigators, addressing the current shortage in this area.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong, Commander of the Police Manpower Office and spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, stated that this move aligns with the 15 key policies of Commissioner-General Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet. These policies focus on enhancing investigation work, raising justice standards, and managing personnel and budgets efficiently to ensure case investigations are conducted swiftly, fairly, and transparently.
Addressing the shortage of investigators has been a priority for the National Police Commissioner, who has engaged in discussions with experts and relevant departments to find direct solutions. The goal is to benefit both investigators and the public by improving the overall quality of investigations.
For the fiscal year 2025, the Royal Thai Police has allocated 900 additional salary rates for applications and examinations leading to appointments as investigators. This initiative underscores the importance placed on non-commissioned officers with a Bachelor of Laws degree, providing them with advancement opportunities to commissioned officer positions, thus boosting morale and addressing the investigator shortage.
The Royal Thai Police has also been implementing measures to recruit and appoint police officers as investigators within the constraints of government manpower management and budget allocation. Currently, 1,174 officers have passed the selection examination and are undergoing training, with the expectation that they will be ready to serve by March 2026.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Achayon emphasized that these measures are not only intended to alleviate the shortage of investigators and reduce workload burdens but also align with the National Police Chief's 14th policy to enhance morale and motivation among personnel. This is aimed at elevating the quality of public service and building confidence in the justice system.
The Royal Thai Police remains committed to the continuous development of its personnel and improving operational efficiency to provide the public with quality services and ensure true fairness.