Pol Gen Roy introduced the use of facial recognition technology to compare images of criminals in tourist areas with driving licence photos to deter crime. Pol Gen Roy's ascent up the ranks continued when he was appointed deputy commissioner of the CIB, later becoming commissioner of the Special Branch Bureau. He was made an assistant national police chief in 2018 and last year was promoted to deputy national police chief. Regarding migration, Pol Gen Roy said it is normal for people to move to new countries seeking better lives for themselves and their families. Some claimed they were mistreated and asked Thai authorities for help getting home," Pol Gen Roy said.

Source: Bangkok Post June 20, 2022 03:14 UTC