Padthongtew Damapong

Padthongtew Damapong is a Thai police colonel who recently faced scrutiny after being transferred from his position as the head of Phuket Immigration to lead a new role in Nonthaburi, just 10 months into his tenure. He is noted for his familial ties to Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, the former wife of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, raising concerns about nepotism in his rapid career advancement.