The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has announced plans to summon five officers, including Deputy National Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, who is currently on suspension. This follows accusations of serious disciplinary violations relating to the BNK Master gambling website.

 

Deputy National Chief Sarawut Kanpanich revealed the panel took the decision to summon the officers, on May 7. This date complies with the Audit and Monitoring Committees of Police Administration Regulations on Probe and Investigation which mandates such a summons be acknowledged 15 days after constituting the panel. 

 

Big Joke, who faces claims of a personal conflict with a member of the 14-panel team, cleared his office at the RTP and returned his government-issued car a day after his suspension. Meanwhile, he expressed intentions to contest the senatorial election, pledging to keep serving the public's interest.

 

Previously, acting national police chief Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet signed a suspension order against Deputy Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn and four others over alleged links with an online gambling network. This action occurred after further accusations of money-laundering activities tied to the same gambling network.

 

Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet assumed the role of acting national police chief last month following reassignments by Prime Minister Srettha, which placed the previous chief and Big Joke in inactive posts during an investigation into allegations against them.

 

File photo Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-04-30

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What's the odds on him turning up? 🤔

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Big Joke” Hakparn, who is currently on suspension.

Will they upgrade him to engine repairs ? or Transmissions ?  

3 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

What's the odds on him turning up? 🤔

Do you mean Tuning up once he has finished the suspension. ..

No wonder Thai people have no respect for the police

"... expressed his intention to run in the Senate elections".

Does he perhaps also intend to become prime minister?

This might turn out to be better than any soap opera they usually broadcast nightly at 8.30pm - get the popcorn out! 

22 minutes ago, BerndD said:

"... expressed his intention to run in the Senate elections".

Does he perhaps also intend to become prime minister?

 

Couldn't do a worse job!

2 minutes ago, Stocky said:

 

Couldn't do a worse job!

I don’t really know enough to comment really but the Mrs was telling me yesterday that the natives are calling for Prayut to return? 🤣

Intriguing how the police think he is linked to a gambling site.

Does the site list its shareholders?

Does it reveal how it divides profits?

Is the site owner a close friend of Big Joke?

Is there a video of Big Joke receiving a package outside the offices of BNK Master?

 

Or could it be an accusation without evidence?

 

Big Joke and high-ranking officers are summoned by police

More accurately ....

Corrupt police officers are summoned by corrupt police officers

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, he expressed intentions to contest the senatorial election, pledging to keep serving the public's interest.

Or self interest like the rest of the pack?

8 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Big Joke and high-ranking officers are summoned by police

More accurately ....

Corrupt police officers are summoned by corrupt police officers

The last part is only used when the Cheque bounces

I wonder how many different things he had his sticky fingers into TIT

32 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Intriguing how the police think he is linked to a gambling site.

Does the site list its shareholders?

Does it reveal how it divides profits?

Is the site owner a close friend of Big Joke?

Is there a video of Big Joke receiving a package outside the offices of BNK Master?

 

Or could it be an accusation without evidence?

 

Or you may have just crawled out from under your rock! 

You have to know a “arrangement” has been made.. he leaves the force and everything else gets smoothed over with large manila envelopes and winks..

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has announced plans to summon five officers

OK. Please let us know when the plan is approved and provide the date and time when I, for one, will be able to watch the event as it unfolds.😋

Why do they announce these plans, is it to give them a chance to leave the country, or find a patsy.

Edited April 30, 20242 yr by Aussie999

I can remember when quite a few, Thaivisa commenters, were cheering for Big Joke, I wonder what they think now... they seem very quiet  or changed their opinion.

Edited April 30, 20242 yr by Aussie999

7 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

I can remember when quite a few, Thaivisa commenters, were cheering for Big Joke, I wonder what they think now... they seem very quiet  or changed their opinion.

Not at all ! So far there have been  only accusations against Surachate.  It will take real proof for myself and many others to believe otherwise. He has certainly knowledge and proof of a lot of things concerning the RTP and government. I’m quite sure that this proof is in safe hands probably outside Thailand.  One thing he is not, and that’s stupid . 

5 minutes ago, geisha said:

Not at all ! So far there have been  only accusations against Surachate.  It will take real proof for myself and many others to believe otherwise.

+1

11 minutes ago, geisha said:

Not at all ! So far there have been  only accusations against Surachate.  It will take real proof for myself and many others to believe otherwise. He has certainly knowledge and proof of a lot of things concerning the RTP and government. I’m quite sure that this proof is in safe hands probably outside Thailand.  One thing he is not, and that’s stupid . 

He can send you an explanatory  on Senate  note paper!! 

2 hours ago, BerndD said:

"... expressed his intention to run in the Senate elections".

Does he perhaps also intend to become prime minister?

My thoughts for a cop with little or no experience all of a sufden knows a lot.

Why toil as a cop when you can kick back in the Senate and still collect those Brown envelopes. 

The leakier the pipe, the better the shower

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

+1

 

If I recall right, there were reports of Joke and the woman behind the alleged illegal gambling operation being caught on video singing karaoke together at some party... And I thought, from reading various past Thai news reports, some claims that the investigating police had found financial ties between the Joke group and the gambling group.

 

But at this point, hard to know what is true and what is political maneuvering and infighting.

 

All in all, though, I stick to my long held view that people don't get to the top of the RTP hierarchy in Thailand without having gotten messy along the way.

 

Some of what previously has been alleged:

 

 

AND

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-demand-transparent-probe-into-online-gambling-allegations

 

Edited April 30, 20242 yr by TallGuyJohninBKK

4 hours ago, Trip Hop said:

I don’t really know enough to comment really but the Mrs was telling me yesterday that the natives are calling for Prayut to return? 🤣

 

I don't know.

1 hour ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

f I recall right, there were reports of Joke and the woman behind the alleged illegal gambling operation being caught on video singing karaoke together at some party... And I thought, from reading various past Thai news reports, some claims that the investigating police had found financial ties between the Joke group and the gambling group.

Rather than "if I recall" can I suggest that you post a reputable link to the alleged reports!

Your link below your post does not prove such an allegation!

2 hours ago, geisha said:

Not at all ! So far there have been  only accusations against Surachate.  It will take real proof for myself and many others to believe otherwise. He has certainly knowledge and proof of a lot of things concerning the RTP and government. I’m quite sure that this proof is in safe hands probably outside Thailand.  One thing he is not, and that’s stupid . 

+1 

4 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Rather than "if I recall" can I suggest that you post a reputable link to the alleged reports!

Your link below your post does not prove such an allegation!

 

 

"Suchanun, a 25 year old single mother of a five year old, had spoken to reporters the previous day to refute the accusations against her. Arrested on July 30, she was later released on bail. She vehemently denied operating online gambling sites and claimed she was compelled by a PCT4 officer to confess to a crime she did not perpetrate.

 

She further alleged that she was coerced into implicating Phakphum Phitsamai, the deputy chief investigator of Provincial Police Region 4 and a close aide to Big Joke, in the case. Media outlets have circulated photos and a video of her singing karaoke with Big Joke, and posing with three others. Yet, Suchanun denies having any personal acquaintance with Big Joke."

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-demand-transparent-probe-into-online-gambling-allegations

 

Well one never knows with this guy, he was chief of immigration until he got canned for making frequent and ridiculous remarks about foreigners, and was exiled for years. He mysteriously reappeared as the deputy National Police Chief, was able to develop a reputation as Mr. Clean (which I believe to be totally fake), and now he's being accused of being anything but clean.

 

I guess since they're used to promoting guys that should have remained in exile, in the convoluted and nonsensical world of Thai politics, the only place for him to go at this point, is to become the next PM.