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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.
Surachate demands bribe case ruling
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» A lawyer for former deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn yesterday submitted a petition to the prime minister, seeking a legal ruling on a probe into suspected bribery involving gold as payment.
People's Party refutes accusations of secret deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has denied allegations of a secret political deal with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, dismissing claims that it had promised him the post of deputy prime minister in exchange for securing 10 MPs in southern Thailand.
‘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.
NACC member rejects bribery allegation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Ekkawit Watchawalku insists he is not involved in the bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, says a source familiar with the matter.
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.
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2025
» Growing discrepancies between the official flood death toll and claims from rescue volunteers have intensified public concern over the true scale of the Hat Yai disaster.
Big-name fraud wave shocks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/12/2025
» The intensified campaign to expose wrongdoing within the police force, led by former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and Atchariya Ruangratanapong, president of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, has become a major point of public interest.