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Elderly warned of festive scam threat
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have issued an urgent warning to retired government officials and senior citizens to be on high alert for online scams during the year-end period.
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.
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.
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.
'Big Joke' challenges PM over sack order
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/06/2024
» Deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn on Monday threatened to file a malfeasance complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if the PM failed to have the order temporarily dismissing him from the force revoked.
Deputy police chief may be suspended over online gambling allegation
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/03/2024
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Suvimol said on Monday that his deputy Surachate Hakparn may be suspended due to a probe into the latter's alleged involvement in an online gambling network and the case would be concluded before the chief's retirement this September.
Big Joke confirmed suspect in 'Minnie' gambling case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/02/2024
» Deputy national police chief Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is a suspect in an online gambling case and could face multiple charges including money laundering, a deputy chief of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) confirmed on Wednesday.
Cops nab 6 foreigners in 3 cases
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/11/2023
» The immigration police have arrested six foreign suspects in three separate cases involving visa fraud, overstaying and operating illegal money transaction services.
Torsak tipped as new top cop
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/09/2023
» Deputy police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is strongly tipped to be named the new police chief on Wednesday following a high-profile house search of another contender Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, as part of a police probe into online gambling websites.
PM likely to pick new top cop
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2023
» As the formation of a new government coalition drags on, the appointment of a new national police chief, which must be finalised by the end of this month, is likely to be overseen by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as chairman of the Police Commission.