Showing 1 - 10 of 116
Former Thai police chief accused of taking bribes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Police Complaints Review Board (PCRB) has reportedly found grounds to accuse former national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and more than 200 other officers of disciplinary offences linked to bribes from online gambling networks.
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/03/2025
» A police disciplinary committee on Friday resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.
Top crime stories of 2024: Crime and punishment
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2024
» Crime stories have captivated and shocked the nation over the past 12 months.
New chief vows to curb crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2024
» National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has pledged to uphold the law and police professionalism, protect life and property, and prevent and detect crime.
Kitrat appointed as national police chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/10/2024
» The Police Commission resolved to appoint deputy police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet as the new head of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) on Monday.
Kitrat likely to get nod as police chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Monday chair a National Police Commission meeting to appoint the new national police chief.
End of the line for ‘Big Joke’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/08/2024
» Any hope Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn might have had of becoming national police chief this year has evaporated with the official announcement in the Royal Gazette of his dismissal from the force.
Women 'victims in most cases'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/07/2024
» About two-thirds of victims in cybercrime cases are women, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) said yesterday, urging the public to exercise extra caution when using social media and messaging apps.
Thai, Cambodian police team up against scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thai and Cambodian police will work together to combat call centre scams, said national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, who expects concrete results within a short period.
Police chief mum about ‘Big Joke’ dismissal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/07/2024
» National police chief Torsak Sukvimol on Wednesday declined to answer questions about deputy chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, who has threatened to sue the Police Commission for confirming his dismissal.