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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.
Death toll of Hat Yai flood victims disputed
Online Reporters, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Public Health Ministry expects the number of flood-related deaths in Hat Yai district to rise only gradually, a projection that contradicts the observations of rescue volunteers.
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.
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 Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has been reinstated as national police chief following the completion of an investigation into a much-publicised conflict, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, an advisor to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM transfers police chief, deputy for 'justice'
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn have been transferred to the Prime Minister's Office in a move aimed at facilitating justice and public service, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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.
2 New Zealanders banned from Thailand after attacking Phuket cop
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2024
» Two New Zealand tourists will be blacklisted by Thailand as police move decisively following a shocking attack on a traffic police officer in Phuket.
Police: No special measures planned for Thaksin's release
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2024
» No extra police will be deployed around Police General Hospital on Sunday when former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is freed on parole, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief.