Thai Police Police Me Politely Please
Crime suppression division rules regarding dress and speech are being updated to provide a more professional appearing police force that treats Thai citizens equally regardless of their social status.
The 10th subdivision, which works in the Bangkok area, is enforcing a rule called the “Police Dress and Manners” code. The desired outcome is for the Bangkok area force to become a model for the rest of the nation. The first step is a new dress code which will have officers improving their appearance by wearing bowties and neckties. It has been noticed that police officers appearing on television in casual dress present a less than professional image.
The other main aspect of the code will be that police officers must now treat all Thai citizens equally regardless of social status. To accomplish this, officers will refer to all citizens a “khun.” In the past, lower class citizens have been addressed impolitely. It is hoped that the new regulations will make lower class people more likely to communicate effectively with police. Persons of higher status will no longer be addressed with “taan” which seems to indicate that they can expect different treatment than ordinary citizens. It is hoped that a shift towards greater professionalism will reduce crime and make the public more helpful toward the police.
Thai Police Police Me Politely Please
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