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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National

Passenger safety derailed

A police officer talks to passengers on a train leaving Hua Lamphong station. The Railway Police Division will be disbanded next year, drawing to a close its 128-year history. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

Pol Capt Chanoknard Wangsathi has been a railway police officer for six years. Next year will be his last year at work because the Royal Thai Police has announced that it will close the Railway Police Division in October 2023.

"I was shocked when I learned the news because I love my job. I don't want to believe that my work will be gone this soon. Our job is to protect passengers. Without us, who will take care of them?'' he asked.

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