webfact Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Big Joke comeback confirmed - though in what capacity remains a mystery Picture Daily News It has been confirmed by a Royal Thai Police spokesman that the controversial top ranking cop known as Big Joke has been transferred back into the police. Lt-Gen Surachet Hakpan - the former poster boy of the RTP and onetime head of the immigration bureau - was unceremoniously transferred to clerical duties at the prime minister's office in 2019. Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong said that the RTP had received the transfer order for Surachate to rejoin the police. They were looking into what it would mean as there was no reason on the transfer document that was dated 5th March and received 8th March, said Yingyot. He would not be drawn on what position Surachate - known universally by his Big Joke nickname - might be given or what his role might be. Reports have suggested that Surachate could still be "inactive" as an investigation is still ongoing. Earlier PM Prayut denied signing the order. This was confirmed by Yingyot who said that a PM's office official had signed it. Thaivisa notes that it would be absurd to suggest that the Thai PM has not been fully apprised of the matter. He was testy when questioned about this on Tuesday by reporters. The Lt-Gen has been a thorn in his side with many suggesting he has stolen the PM's thunder. Yingyot told Daily News that RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk would be looking into the consequences of receiving the transfer order. He would not confirm that Surachet would take up a position in the RTP in April saying that he could put no timeframe or details on the situation. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-03-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darksidedog Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 Amazing Thailand, is all that I can say! 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Someone stamped his Elephant Ticket as "PAID IN FULL". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Best put him back into a similar position or risk the Yingluck principal and end up getting removed from office Mr. PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 it's all a Big Joke 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, webfact said: has been transferred back into the police. so our lying PM either lied or didnt know, both bad for us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) So they finally woke up, i.e. he actually has a case against the PM and will win when the court rules in his favour and he gets compensated for the transfer and his position/title is reinstated, regardless is he is put back in that job, he will receive equal pay even if in a lessor position or different position. Good on him for having the balls to challenge the power that be, regardless of what people thought of him during his reign in the top job. Edited March 11, 2021 by 4MyEgo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post internationalism Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) this article names Big Joke from immigration as one of many cops, who payed for his elephant ticket. No matter what investigation against him brings, he will be bouncing between different royal police branches. He is untouchable. Until he turns directly against his masters (certain man and a woman, who signed his ticket), he is set to the top positions https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3122506/thailand-elephant-ticket-trends-twitter-amid-talk-police and background https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/20/govt-seeks-to-slap-mp-with-royal-insult-charge-for-debate-expose/ Edited March 11, 2021 by internationalism 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Unbelievable just unbelievable, 1 minute kicked into touch, no reason given. Shots fired at his car, so appears that was a warning, keep quiet or else. Sits there shuffling papers for a year or so, then hey presto he is back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, colinneil said: Shots fired at his car, so appears that was a warning, keep quiet or else. Self-inflicted PR stunt. Earned him extra time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gunderhill Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 Filthy and rotten to the core virtually the whole stinking lot of them, all held together with fear and intimidation, very much like the society. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 inactive investigator now that's an interesting position ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted March 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, tracker1 said: inactive investigator now that's an interesting position ! He will be solving Cold Cases 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Might be a few worried people about, he certainly seemed liked by many who might now feel it's time for a major shake-up and, time to shift a few alcohol sprayers, watch collectors, convicted drug dealers along with many others out the door, hence the dummy spit yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, mtls2005 said: Self-inflicted PR stunt. Earned him extra time. I thought the same at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, YetAnother said: so our lying PM either lied or didnt know, both bad for us Us? or them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Smoke and mirrors...smoke and mirrors... Thailand-the land of fractured (political) fairy tales. Edited March 11, 2021 by Odysseus123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said: Smoke and mirrors...smoke and mirrors... Thailand-the land of fractured (political) fairy tales. No, It's the land of compromise... Prayuth obviously took this message to heart and felt compelled to give him his job back. I don't confess to being an expert on the subject, but from what I heard and remembered, BJ was pretty popular and famous for being honest. I'll never forget the 'no tips' pics and corruption warnings with his face all over posters in IO's. Edited March 11, 2021 by 2530Ubon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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