Watch the full event! The Royal Thai Police holds the handover ceremony for the Commissioner General position, passing the baton from “Big Tai” to “Big Ran.”

Today (30 September 2026) at 3:00 PM, reporters at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters noted that the force organized the official handover ceremony for the position of Commissioner General. Police General Kitrat Phanphet (the outgoing Commissioner General) and Police General Samran Nuanma (Deputy Commissioner General) took the salute and inspected the guard of honor. They also paid homage to the monument of King Rama IV and the statue of King Rama IX in front of Building 1. Subsequently, the official handover ceremony took place, transferring the duties of Commissioner General to Police General Samran Nuanma, who is set to assume the role. On October 1, 2026, a ceremony was held at the Sriyanon Room, Building 1, Royal Thai Police Headquarters. Attendees included Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong (Deputy Commissioner General), Pol. Gen. Kornchai Klaiklueng (Deputy Commissioner General), and Pol. Gen. Soponrat Singhajaru (Special Advisor to the Royal Thai Police) all of whom are retiring in the 2026 fiscal year alongside senior police commanders, police officers, and members of the Police Wives Association.

During the handover of the Commissioner General position, Pol. Gen. Kitrat remarked that he had served as the 15th Commissioner General for two years and believed the Royal Thai Police had been operating in a correct and righteous direction. He noted that on October 1, 2026, Pol. Gen. Samran would assume the role of the 16th Commissioner General. He extended his congratulations and expressed full confidence that Pol. Gen. Samran possesses the knowledge, capability, and sincerity to lead the organization and police officers across all units in a direction that fosters public trust and faith. He also thanked all police officers for their moral support, drive, and assistance throughout his tenure.

Upon accepting the position, Pol. Gen. Samran pledged to dedicate his physical strength, mental energy, and intellect to performing his duties to the best of his ability. Guided by integrity, fairness, and adherence to the law, official regulations, and the Royal Thai Police’s code of conduct, we shall uphold and protect the Monarchy for the benefit of the people and the nation. I hope that all fellow police officers will join forces and unite to steer the organization toward our shared vision: becoming a law enforcement agency that commands the trust and confidence of the public.

Following the ceremony, Police General Kitrat Phanphet, Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, together with retiring senior police officers including Police General Thana Chuwong (Deputy Commissioner General), Police General Kornchai Khlaiklueng (Deputy Commissioner General), and Police General Soponrat Singhajaru (Special Advisor to the Royal Thai Police) received flowers expressing appreciation and well-wishes from officers attending the retirement farewell. The event took place in the area extending from the front of the Sreeyanon Room on the 2nd floor to the 1st-floor hall of Building 1, Royal Thai Police Headquarters.