‘Nine lives cop’: Well known supercop and close aide of Shinawatras returns as new Thai PM’s bodyguard

On Thursday, Watanyu was seen escorting Prime Minister Srettha to a meeting with his predecessor, General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House. - PHOTO: Reuters

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The return of Police Colonel Watanyu Witthaypalothai as a bodyguard for the newly appointed Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin caught the public’s attention this week.

It reaffirmed the nickname “nine lives cop” he earned after years of being a faithful bodyguard of the Shinawatra family.