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Amid warring factions, top cop clamps down on actions hurting police image

The order came shortly after Torsak told media on Friday that he was unhappy about two senior officers — Pol General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn and Pol Maj-General Jaroonkiat “Big Tao” Pankaew” — expressing their disagreements in public. The police chief added that he would arrange personal talks with the two officers to resolve their animosity over alleged involvement with an online gambling website.

Torsak’s order on Friday urges police officers to strictly adhere to regulation No. 30 of the Police Code regarding operations not related to the case. The regulation lays out procedures for police officers to give information, interviews, photo release and public relations media to the press.

“Police officers must follow the code and use their judgement and discretion to protect public interest and the organisation’s image as top…

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