Phukphong Phongpetra

Phukphong Phongpetra (; RTGS: Phukphong Phongpetra; born 26 July 1961) is a Thai police officer. He is the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau of the Royal Thai Police. Police Lieutenant General Phukphong was appointed to the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau on October 1, 2019. He retired on 30 September, 2021, and was succeeded by Samran Nuanma.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Phukphong, known for his leadership skills and expertise in protection and crowd control, played a crucial role in resolving both the 2010 Thai protests and 2020 Thai protests.

Early life and education Phukphong was born in Surat Thani on 26 July 1961. Phukphong was brought up in a family in Surat Thani. Later, he continued his education and graduated in the 38th Class at the Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA).

Career

Beginnings Phukphong began his career as a Deputy Inspector of Investigation at Muang Surat Thani Police Station, his hometown. Later, he was promoted to many ranks in different lines of work in the police form, finally becoming the Deputy Commander at Surat Thani Province in 2008. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phukphong when appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau The National Police Policy Committee, on 1 October 2019, appointed Pol. Lt. Gen. Phukphong to be the 50th Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, replacing Pol. Lt. Gen. Sutipong Wongpin, who retired on 30 September 2019.

Seminars

Participated in "The 14th International Asian Organized Crime Conference" Calgary, Alberta (Canada) Participated in "International Criminal Police Organization 62nd General Assembly Session" Aruba Participated in "The 16th Annual International Asian Organized Crime Conference" San Francisco, California (United States of America) Participated in "The 18th International Asian Organized Crime Conference" Anaheim, California (United States of America)