Gen Boonsrang Niumpradit, leading a committee on police reform, has reportedly bowed to the wishes of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to split investigations and crime suppression. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants them separated with investigations conducted by other figures including professionals who possess sound legal knowledge, said committee member Manit Suksomjit. Both deputy premiers are due to meet the committee on Monday to discuss ways of removing criminal investigations from police jurisdiction, Mr Manit said. Early this month, the police reform committee decided the Police Commission will have the final say in appointing the national police chief. However, if the prime minister, who supervises the Royal Thai Police, rejects the nomination, the commission has to review its decision, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 08, 2017 21:56 UTC