Director General of the Department of Special Investigation co-signed an academic cooperation agreement between the Department of Special Investigation and the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

       Director General of the Department of Special Investigation co-signed an academic cooperation agreement between the Department of Special Investigation and the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

On January 17, 2024, at the reception room of the Rajaburi Direkriddhi Building, Government Complex (Building A), Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, graced DSI with his presence at the signing ceremony of the academic cooperation agreement between the Department of Special Investigation, represented by Police Major Yutthana Praedam, Deputy Director General Acting Director General of the Department of Special Investigation, and the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, represented by Associate Professor Dr. Pavika Sriratanaban, Director of the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Also present were Dr. Ratchada Jayagupta, Director of the Asian Migration Research Center, Center of Excellence in Migration and Development, and the Thailand representative on the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) as an expert on women's rights, advisor to the Minister of Justice, faculty members from the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Mr. Seksit Sawanyathiput, Director of Bureau of Development and Logistics, and directors of the Department of Special Investigation. On this occasion, Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong delivered a special talk to share  knowledge and experience related to driving the rule of law of the Ministry of Justice and the government.

This academic cooperation agreement aims to foster collaboration in the development of academic work, research, and personnel development in the field of justice administration. It involves cooperation in sharing information and academic knowledge, creating a network for organizing academic conferences, training, seminars, and research dissemination. This includes publishing academic works, documents, media, and videos for educational and promotional purposes to systematically prevent and reduce crime, leading to a more peaceful and orderly society. It also aligns with the key policies of the Minister of Justice and contributes to the restoration of the rule of law.

The Department of Special Investigation expresses its gratitude to the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, and all involved parties for the successful signing of this cooperation agreement. The Department of Special Investigation will work towards achieving the goal of 'Justice for All' in accordance with Section 68 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 (2017), which mandates the state to efficiently, fairly, and impartially manage the justice system to ensure timely justice for the people. The signing of this cooperation agreement symbolizes the sustainable collaboration between the two organizations going forward.