Torsak Sukvimol
Police General Torsak Sukvimol | |
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ต่อศักดิ์ สุขวิมล | |
| 14th Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police | |
| In office 1 October 2023 – 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Damrongsak Kittiprapas |
| Succeeded by | Kitrat Panphet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1964 Phetchaburi Province, Thailand |
Torsak Sukvimol (Thai: ต่อศักดิ์ สุขวิมล) is a Thai police officer, who served as the 14th commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police from 2023 to 2024.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Torsak was appointed by the Police Commission to succeed Damrongsak Kittiprapas following his retirement on 30 September 2023.[3][4]
On 20 March 2024, Torsak, along with one of his deputies Surachate Hakparn, were suspended following concerns of a power struggle.[5] He was reinstated on 20 June 2024.[6][7][8]
Following his retirement on 1 October 2024, he was succeeded by Kitrat Panphet.
On 16 December 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Commission launched an investigation into Torsak for alleged bribery.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "After late start, new police chief rose swiftly through the ranks". nationthailand. 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ a b "Former police chief Torsak faces investigation for bribery". nationthailand. 2024-12-17. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ Ngamkham, Wassayos (2023-09-27). "Torsak appointed new police chief". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ English, Khaosod (2023-09-30). "Who Is Torsak Sukwimon, The New National Police Chief?". Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Thailand's national police chief is suspended amid concerns about a possible power struggle". AP News. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Torsak returns as police chief as PM-ordered probe team submits report". nationthailand. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Torsak reinstated as police chief following conflict probe". nationthailand. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ Reporters, Online (2024-06-20). "Police chief Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
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