Group pleads Anutin to examine 200 gun licenses of "Big Joke"

[webfact]

 

"Victims' Rights Advocacy Group" urged the Interior Ministry to scrutinize the purchase and ownership licenses of 200 guns held by "Big Joke," fearing they won't survive past May. Lawyers warned against registrar tampering; Police Chief likely implicated.

 

Today (March 18), Mr. Ajjchariya Ruengrattanapong, head of the Victims' Rights Advocacy Group, submitted a letter to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, urging an investigation into the officials issuing the gun purchase and ownership licenses, forms P.3 and P.4, to Lt. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, for 200 firearms, reported Siam Rath.

 

Ajjchariya stated that the primary concern was to establish whether Lt. Gen. Surachet truly possessed 200 firearms. The secondary issue involved notifying the registrar about the intention to possess such a significant number of firearms, which seemed abnormal. He aimed to determine if Lt. Gen. Surachet committed any wrongdoing.

 

Additionally, Ajjchariya warned, "Big Joke won't survive a hundred percent," citing evidence provided by close associates and various gambling website owners, totaling over 100,000 pieces of evidence. He emphasized that the evidence, including clear connections to individuals, would ensure no survival beyond May.

 

Regarding a previous incident, Lt. Gen. Surachet conducted a mission involving the former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. Ajjchariya clarified that he was not involved with either, as this was a legal matter, handled directly by investigative officers.

 

He urged Lt. Gen. Surachet's legal team to expedite the financial investigation, confident it would lead to a conclusive prosecution.

 

Furthermore, Ajjchariya disclosed that the financial track slated for tomorrow had ties to Pol. Lt. Gen. Tharaksuk Suksawat, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and his family, alleging involvement with online gambling websites.

 

He confirmed that investigations showed no connection between Pol. Lt. Gen. and any online gambling platforms. He cautioned against publicizing personal registry information, stressing its clear legal ramifications.

 

Concluding, Ajjchariya vowed to reveal the truth on Friday, asserting, "Once opened, the truth is clear; mine is genuine, not dressed up like others'."

 

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[ikke1959]

To ridiculous to comment on.... 200 guns licenses.. Is there no central point that they can check if you have already ??

[ChrisY1]

Any wonder Thailand has a gun problem! All my good thoughts of this cop have now gone....200 guns is totally idiotic...as he is!

[sniggie]

'Joe" had a Ferrari collection, Hakparn has a gun collection. So what?

[bamnutsak]

Still unclear on the motive of the powers-that-be here.

 

I thought it might be a warning or a prompt for him to share some of the take from the gambling ring.

 

Now it feels like they want him to do a runner.

 

Assuming he makes a come-back his legal/moral "authority" will be compromised with the public and he will be a real joke*.

 

* See also Capt. Thamanat.

 

 

Edited March 19 by bamnutsak

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Ajjchariya Ruengrattanapong, head of the Victims' Rights Advocacy Group, submitted a letter to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul,

I cannot see why the head of this group is even involved.

What victims?

Maybe just another gofer being paid to twist the knife in BJ's back?

[bamnutsak]

1 hour ago, sniggie said:

'Joe" had a Ferrari collection, Hakparn has a gun collection. So what?

 

2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

I cannot see why the head of this group is even involved.

 

 

My guess is that he procured these licenses for others, and bestowed them as gifts, with or without remuneration. And I guess that he probably included a gun, which aligns with the license.

 

 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Ajjchariya stated that the primary concern was to establish whether Lt. Gen. Surachet truly possessed 200 firearms. The secondary issue involved notifying the registrar about the intention to possess such a significant number of firearms, which seemed abnormal. He aimed to determine if Lt. Gen. Surachet committed any wrongdoing.

Maybe he's an avid collector?

[scorecard]

5 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

 

 

My guess is that he procured these licenses for others, and bestowed them as gifts, with or without remuneration. And I guess that he probably included a gun, which aligns with the license.

 

 

 Your brain is on overtime, slow down.

[fallup88]

Someone wants big joke gone fast before he lays down the hammer again.

 

 

[reefsurfah]

Big joke has become no joke, it’s getting serious now 🔫🤣

[transam]

200 guns, is that for the status symbol....🤔

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, sniggie said:

'Joe" had a Ferrari collection, Hakparn has a gun collection. So what?

Big Joke's is for personal defence. Joe's was for personal offence.😋

[john donson]

enough for a small private army...

[Andycoops]

200 guns must be preparing for the next coup d'etat then

[Mr Meeseeks]

Big Joke is an appropriate moniker in English.

 

Some on here were defending him as honest and upstanding, even when evidence suggested otherwise. 😆

 

Thai cops eh? 😂

[jacko45k]

On 3/20/2024 at 9:43 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

Big Joke is an appropriate moniker in English.

 

Some on here were defending him as honest and upstanding, even when evidence suggested otherwise. 😆

 

Thai cops eh? 😂

Where is this evidence? Really is about time it was presented and the guy charged.  He has been around as a commander of police since 2012.

[Sigmund]

Thai Police are too busy harassing foreigners on their visa issues instead of doing the job on domestic crime.

[Olmate]

On 3/19/2024 at 8:45 AM, Tropicalevo said:

I cannot see why the head of this group is even involved.

What victims?

Maybe just another gofer being paid to twist the knife in BJ's back?

No victims to gambling! Your Under rock are you? 

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Olmate said:

No victims to gambling! Your Under rock are you? 

These folk are after BJ. End of.

Their complaint is about the 200 guns. Not gambling.

On 3/19/2024 at 4:52 AM, webfact said:

"Victims' Rights Advocacy Group" urged the Interior Ministry to scrutinize the purchase and ownership licenses of 200 guns held by "Big Joke,"

 

[Olmate]

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

These folk are after BJ. End of.

Their complaint is about the 200 guns. Not gambling.

 

Reverse logic that, u dont think they see BJ as a major player in illegal gambling and wont him gone? Guns no doubt play a part, but their motive would be to down him for any reason at all. Bit like a politician with undisclosed shares in a defunct media co.

[transam]

4 hours ago, Sigmund said:

Thai Police are too busy harassing foreigners on their visa issues instead of doing the job on domestic crime.

Don't be silly, immigration police have nothing to do with domestic or any other crime.....