Royal Thai Police

Thailand

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Member Country

Royal Thai Police

RTP

Thailand

Overview

The Royal Thai Police is the national police service of the Kingdom of Thailand, responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention and suppression, immigration control, and maintaining public order.

History

1455
The Royal Thai Police first came into existence over 500 years ago.
19th Century
Modernisation of the police occurred during the reign of King Rama IV, when an English sea captain named Joseph Byrd Ames designed the modern policing system and became the first uniform police commander appointed by the king.
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Thailand is one of the eleven member states of ASEANAPOL, contributing to the collective mission of enhancing regional police cooperation and combating transnational crime in Southeast Asia.

Detailed Information

Kittharath Punpetch
Chief of Police

Kittharath Punpetch

Police General

Commissioner General

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Police Structure

Pending

Organisational chart and key divisions of the national police force.

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Rank & Uniforms

Pending

Police rank hierarchy, insignia and uniform regulations.

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ED / DPP / DPS

Pending

ASEANAPOL-designated focal points: Executive Director, Deputy Programme Points and Deputy Support contacts.