Northeast Thailand: Former police commissioner linked to Saudi jewel theft dies

Chalor Kerdthes, the former police commissioner implicated in the infamous Saudi royal jewellery theft case, passed away at the age of 85. He succumbed to heart failure at Maharaj Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima on November 24.

Chalor was born to Lieutenant Colonel Chaem and Thongkum Kedthes on August 28, 1938, in Bangkok.

Chalor, an alumnus of the 15th class of the Royal Police Cadet Academy, had an illustrious career, ascending from deputy commander of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to commander of Phitsanulok provincial police, and ultimately, the chief of the Royal Thai Police Department. His roles extended beyond the police force as he served as the national football team manager and the chairman of the National Football Association.

However, the former police officer’s reputation took a turn when he got embroiled in the Blue Diamond…