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Abuse complaints latest legal headache for ‘Big Joke’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/01/2026
» Police say they expect to question more witnesses as well as victims of alleged abuse committed by former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn against his subordinates.
‘Big Joke’ bribery case now in graft-busters’ hands
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/01/2026
» The bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is now under the authority of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), with police saying they are ready to arrange witness testimony and forward additional evidence without bias.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
Military officers quizzed in Cambodia leaders case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Senior prosecutors have joined Police Region 3 to question military officers as witnesses in a criminal case alleging that senior Cambodian leaders ordered cross-border attacks that caused Thai civilian casualties.
Gunman murders motorist on Bangkok expressway
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/12/2025
» A gunman in a luxury van shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway near the Pracha Chuen toll plaza in Bang Sue district on Tuesday morning.
Soldier wounds two, then kills himself
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/08/2025
» A 25-year-old soldier stationed at a base near the Cambodian border in Surin was found dead yesterday and is believed to have shot himself hours after opening fire with an M16 rifle and wounding two civilians.
More than 200 arrested in nationwide crime crackdown
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2025
» A nationwide crackdown on influential criminal figures and hitmen on Friday resulted in more than 200 arrests, with one suspect killed and 219 guns seized.
Police panel sacks Surachate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/03/2025
» Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, was fired on Friday by a police disciplinary committee over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network.
‘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.
‘Kamnan Nok’ gets life for ordering policeman’s killing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/01/2025
» The Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced former sub-district chief Praween Chankhlai to life imprisonment for ordering the murder of a highway police officer during a party at his house in Nakhon Pathom two years ago.