The Latest Breaking News from Damrongsak Kittiprapas

Drug control, road safety loom large

Combating drug trafficking and tackling online crimes are the top priorities of the new national police chief, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Kin of dead student puzzled by cuts, bruises

The parents of a 7-year-old girl who was on Tuesday afternoon found dead in a school van in Chon Buri said on Thursday they will seek a second autopsy if the results of the official one by the police's Institute of Forensic Medicine fail to clear up their doubts over…

Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022

Damrongsak will be next police chief

The National Police Policy Commission (NPPC) on Monday approved the nomination of Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, a deputy police chief, as the new national police chief, succeeding Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk who retires at the end of September, a police source said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 29, 2022

Thais arrested as scam gangs busted in Cambodia

Twenty-one Thais working for romance and investment scam gangs in Cambodia have been arrested and were expected to be returned to Thailand next week.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022

Police issue guidance on controversial new data law

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a set of recommendations on the use of personal photos, videos and other files without violating the new Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which will come into effect on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

6 Taiwanese arrested in Bangkok for crypto fraud

Six Taiwanese men accused of duping more than 500 people, mostly Chinese and Taiwanese nationals, into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes have been arrested during a police raid in Bangkok’s Prawet district.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

Police plan for Songkran and the 'seven deadly days'

About 80,000 police will be on duty throughout the country for Songkran, with the emphasis on directing traffic, reducing road accidents and crime suppression, deputy police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2022

Songkran traffic plan ready

About 80,000 police will be on duty nationwide to try and ease traffic congestion and deal with road accidents during next month's Songkran festival holiday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022

16 online gambling sites raided, 10 arrests

The Police Cyber Taskforce on Tuesday raided 16 premises hosting online gambling sites in Nonthaburi province and arrested 10 people operating them, PCT director Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022

Phone scammers raided in Cambodia, Thais arrested

Sixty-one people, 59 Thais and two Chinese, were detained during raids on a phone scam gang working out of Preah Sihanouk in Cambodia, according to Thai police.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022