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'Big Joke's' fall from power
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/01/2026
» From deputy police chief to a man facing arrest warrants, the downfall of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has become one of the country's most dramatic policing sagas.
‘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.
More evidence in 'Big Joke' case, says CIB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2026
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is confident mounting evidence will be sufficient to bring charges in a bribery case linked to former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Jruykiat Pankaeo said.
Justice system tested
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2025
» The latest accusation involving Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is causing considerable harm to the image of justice and the law enforcement system in Thailand.
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.
‘Big Joke’ sued for calling police ‘criminals’
News, Published on 13/11/2025
» Former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is being sued for allegedly defaming the police force by calling it “the largest criminal organisation”, says Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiewphan, the assistant national police chief.
'Big Joke' files defamation suit against police chief
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/10/2025
» Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as "Big Joke", has filed a criminal defamation lawsuit against national police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch over allegations of links to a Chulalongkorn University law exam scandal.
'Big Joke' targets court officials
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/09/2025
» Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn has filed a lawsuit against two senior Supreme Administrative Court figures, accusing them of misconduct and unlawful interference in a court ruling that ordered his dismissal.
Collapse criticism unfair: State Audit Office chief
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2025
» The Auditor-General has come under fire for issuing a circular letter in which he wrote that the State Audit Office (SAO) has been unfairly criticised following the collapse of the SAO's under-construction building after the earthquake in Myanmar last Friday.
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.