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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.
Police body backs dismissal of ‘Big Joke’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/06/2024
» Police Commission members voted unanimously on Wednesday to back the order of the acting national police chief to dismiss Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a deputy chief, from the force over his alleged connection with an online gambling network.
'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.
Police panel to discuss 'Big Joke'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/06/2024
» The Police Commission will on Wednesday meet to consider whether the Royal Thai Police's order to dismiss deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn was in breach of the law, according to a source.
New RTP chief denies rift with deputy Surachate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2023
» Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, recently named the new national police chief, said during an interview that he remains close friends with his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn despite rumours of an inimical relationship.
Mother chief suspect in son's murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/02/2019
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has arrested six suspects in a cold-blooded murder case from what the CSD initially described as the "least likely" clue.