Bangkok Post
Exit the dragon: Huai Khwang police told to drop logo
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Bangkok police have ordered the Huai Khwang police station to scrap the dragon symbol used to represent the station, but brushed aside speculation by online pundits that the logo reflected the influence of “grey Chinese investors”.
Key facts
- Bangkok police have ordered the Huai Khwang police station to scrap the dragon symbol used to represent the station, but brushed aside speculation by online pundits that the logo reflected the influence of “grey Chinese investors”.
- The use of the logo on officers’ uniform shoulder patches has been criticised by members of the public who say it could be perceived as linked to foreign nationals.
- In any case, the dragon logo had not been officially approved for use under regulations of the Royal Thai Police, according to Metropolitan Police Division 1.
- Huai Khwang houses a large concentration of Chinese-run businesses, some of which were facing scrutiny over nominee shareholding, illicit financial activities and gambling.
Summary
The use of the logo on officers’ uniform shoulder patches has been criticised by members of the public who say it could be perceived as linked to foreign nationals.
Huai Khwang houses a large concentration of Chinese-run businesses, some of which were facing scrutiny over nominee shareholding, illicit financial activities and gambling.