Bangkok: In a significant move, Mr. Phadet Rengrod, the Director of the Central Special Correctional Institution and acting Commander of Klong Prem Central Prison, has signed an order to transfer the guards of conflicting parties involved in the case of the late Pol. Col. Thitisan, also known as ‘Director Joe’, out of Zone 7.
According to Thai News Agency, the order, numbered 318/2568, details that Pol. Col. Thitisan had died in Zone 5 of the prison. The order addresses complaints regarding the performance of duties by Mr. Sitthiphon, a criminology specialist and head of the Zone 7 control unit. To ensure transparency and avoid any impact on the fact-finding process, Mr. Sitthiphon has been removed from his position and reassigned to the General Administration Division. He is prohibited from performing any duties related to prisoners in the prison, effective immediately and until further notice.
Moreover, Mr. Phadet has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the allegations of violence. The committee is chaired by Mr. Klarat Kongchuai, with Air Chief Marshal Supradit Chaiyaphop, Pol. Lt. Col. Nattapol Ratsupaphong, Ms. Pimphika Wongmeekiat, Mr. Parimon Thep-akson, and Mr. Athit Thorat as members. The committee is tasked with completing its investigation promptly and reporting the findings to the commanding officer for further consideration.
