"Phumtham" reveals that the appointment of the national police chief is in the process, indicating that it is the Prime Minister's authority. As for the position of the NCPO secretary, an appropriate person will be selected, insisting that it is not a secondary agency for gambling to sit in his place. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, gave an interview about the appointment of the National Police Chief to replace Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimol, who will retire in September. He said that it is currently in the process. He does not oversee the National Police Commission. It is the Prime Minister's power. The reporter asked whether it would be possible to appoint a replacement for someone who is about to retire so that there would be no gaps. Mr. Phumtham said that he would try to make it that way. He asked to see the details and facts. The reporter asked about the position of Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) who is also about to retire. Will there be an appointment of civilians or military or police officers? And what is the policy on this matter? Mr. Phumtham said that there is no policy. But the suitability must look at people who are suitable, have potential and can do the job. If there is clarity at this time, no matter which unit, it cannot be answered because it is in a transition period. I came in during the transfer period. But I confirm that every unit must try to finish it within September to October. If it is not in time according to the process, there will be someone to take care of it. As for the selection process, it will be according to the procedure. When asked if in the past there was a perception that insiders who were deputy secretary-general of the NCSC were waiting to be promoted, but in practice, people from other agencies were transferred to hold positions, which could make insiders feel inferior, Mr. Phumtham said that he did not see this as much because everything depends on appropriateness. If a transparent method is used, it ca n be explained why this method was used. However, he believed that the problem would be solved because many issues arise from misunderstandings, such as the military reshuffle, which has now been released in many lists. However, when he became the Minister of Defense, he did not see just one list. The reporter asked again whether the position of NSC Secretary-General must wait for the police and military to be settled first, in case someone does not get the position, they may console them and let them take the position of NSC Secretary-General. Mr. Phumtham said, 'Speaking like this makes it seem like the NSC is a secondary agency, which should not be like that. Let's talk about the past because I don't know. But at present, we have to look at the appropriateness and select a person who is suitable for the agency. Don't just bring someone in if they can't get it,' Mr. Phumtham stated.- Source: Thai News Agency