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Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal order
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, seeking to overturn an order dismissing him from the police force. The court ruled that the order was lawful.
Flood death toll in South rises to 145
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2025
» Severe flooding across southern Thailand has so far claimed 145 lives, with Songkhla province accounting for the majority at 110 fatalities, according to the government’s Emergency Flood Response Operations Centre.
Wife of ‘Big Joke’ answers theft charge
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2024
» The wife of the former high-profile police general Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn reported to police on Thursday to answer charges of breaking into a condominium room and stealing valuables worth 5.7 million baht.
King endorses Kitrat as national police chief
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2024
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet as the new national police chief.
Thai teen's challenge entry gets 70m hits on TikTok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/07/2024
» An entry by a young Thai TikTok user in a song challenge involving counting numbers out loud has gone viral, racking up almost 70 million views from users worldwide.
Suspended 'Big Joke' demands PM reinstate him
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2024
» Suspended deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said on Monday he would petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for an investigation unless Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin completes his reinstatement.
Police chief hands all 'Big Joke' cases over to NACC
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2024
» National police chief Torsak Sukvimol said on Wednesday he is handing all legal cases involving his deputy Surachate Hakparn over to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, hoping to end the impression of conflict within the Royal Thai Police Office.
Top cop Big Joke leaving for Myanmar to bring home 162 Thais
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2023
» Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn will leave for Yangon on Monday for talks with Myanmar authorities to bring home 162 Thais evacuated from Laukkaing, a township in northern Shan State bordering China, to a safe area.
Speculation swirls around appointment of new police chief
Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2023
» Speculation swirled about the possible postponement of the naming of the new national police chief as the prime minister arrived to chair a meeting of the Police Comission that was due to decide on the appointment on Wednesday afternoon.
Top cop's son crashes Porsche into motorcycle, rider killed
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2022
» A Pakistani refugee was killed when a sports car driven by the son of a former deputy national police chief crashed into his motorcycle early Saturday, police said.