The military has removed
Pattaya’s police chief and two of the region’s top commanders from
office.
Urasin Khantaraphan
Pattaya’s police chief and two of the region’s top commanders were
removed from office as the Thai military consolidated its control of the
kingdom’s administration.
Col. Supachai Puikaewkam, who took over in December as Pattaya’s police
superintendent, was transferred to an inactive post at Royal Thai Police
headquarters May 29. The move was part of a “big purge” of 13 provincial
governors and 16 senior police officers.
Also sent to a desk job in Bangkok were Chonburi Superintendent Maj.
Gen. Khatcha Thatsart and Region 2 Police commander Kawee Supanan.
No successor to Supachai was immediately announced, although inspector
Col. Chaiyaporn Thongnapiang was acting as temporary chief.
