Feuding Top Thai Cops Reinstated After Suspension Controversy

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In an unexpected twist, Thailand’s suspended top policemen, Pol General Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol General Surachate Hakparn, have been reinstated to their posts.

 

Both were sidelined in March under corruption suspicions involving high-stakes online gambling, but a Prime Minister-appointed committee cleared them, prompting their return.

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reinstated the police duo after a three-man fact-finding committee completed its three-month investigation.

 

Despite apparent tension, the committee led by Chatchai Phromlert declared insufficient evidence to keep them suspended. Critics denounce this as a "farce," hinting at secret deals aligning political and power plays rather than justice.

 

The police feud, once heated, saw both high-ranking officers dramatically sidelined. Surachate, often called “Big Joke” and key in southern political dynamics, and Torsak, the current police chief, were embroiled in investigations linking them to online gambling and corruption.

 

 

Their suspension initially aimed to cleanse the ranks; however, their swift reinstatement signals unresolved issues and potential backroom deals.

 

Surachate's dismissal of the implications hasn't gone unnoticed. Following cybercrime raids targeting his property for money laundering, his return confounds many. Torsak faces scrutiny over undeclared assets, extending the controversy further.

 

The Prime Minister holds the final say amidst an ongoing investigation, with the two officers needing to defend their cases independently. Simultaneously, Surachate has legally challenged his dismissal, threatening to take further action if the matter isn't resolved.

 

The police commission is to review these developments soon, leaving Thailand’s policing future hanging in the balance.

 

Amidst outcry for transparency, public trust wanes as the police forces navigate this turmoil. As Thailand watches closely, outcomes of upcoming reviews promise more drama, leaving citizens questioning the very essence of their justice system.

 

File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-06-26

 

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[lordgrinz]

Watching the drama in the RTP Mafia is like watching a daytime soap opera.

[2baht]

Rather Keystoneish!

[Tropicalevo]

Just like kindergarten.

Bad boys, go and stand in the corner for punishment.

OK you can sit down now but stop fighting or it's back in the corner for you.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

In an unexpected twist, Thailand’s suspended top policemen, Pol General Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol General Surachate Hakparn, have been reinstated to their posts.

The farce is strong in this pair.

[Sydebolle]

Let me get the popcorn, the show is going on 

[BusyB]

 

What a joke ...

[Purdey]

Backroom deals? Really? How about the complete lack of evidence?

[tandor]

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Just like kindergarten.

Bad boys, go and stand in the corner for punishment.

OK you can sit down now but stop fighting or it's back in the corner for you.

they both have faint creases on their foreheads from the dunces hat.

[Pouatchee]

been here more than 2 decades, and been getting my news on TV, AN and now whatever this site is called for just as long. the distrust in the police force has been making headlines here as long as i have been here... even longer if i trust my thai friends. 

 

so, will it ever change?   nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[prakhonchai nick]

This news broke over 4 hours ago, yet neither of the 2 English language Thai newspapers have mentioned anything!!!!!!!!!

[Artisi]

8 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

This news broke over 4 hours ago, yet neither of the 2 English language Thai newspapers have mentioned anything!!!!!!!!!

No balls to comment, just in case they step on long toes. 

[John Drake]

Big Joke!  And he's back. Toldyaso.

[MarkBR]

Keystone Cops.

[klauskunkel]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

his return confounds many

only the naive, not the cynics

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

Big Joke!  And he's back. Toldyaso.

Just take it easy! Most of us knew this long time ago, and feel no need to post about it in every thread like you do.

[natway09]

Who said the goose is cooked for "Big Joke" this time.??

Back like a big bouncy rubber ball

[Gknrd]

More like the teflon don!

[GarryP]

Big Joke has got too much dirt on "people of influence". 

[couchpotato]

Love this guy (BJ)..more lives than a cat. Both are not far from retirement, so the problem/saga will go away naturally then...easy for everyone.

[john donson]

money talks and s...t walks... 

[prakhonchai nick]

Looks like Asean Now has jumped the gun!  Latest news says Police body backs dismissal of ‘Big Joke’

 

[lordgrinz]

4 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Looks like Asean Now has jumped the gun!  Latest news says Police body backs dismissal of ‘Big Joke’

 

 

Like I said early, it's like watching a daytime soap opera.

[xylophone]

9 hours ago, BusyB said:

 

What a joke ...

Well TIT, so what do you expect.

[GarryP]

19 hours ago, GarryP said:

Big Joke has got too much dirt on "people of influence". 

Well that didn't last long. He's been kicked out by a vote of 12 to 0. Hope he shares all his deep dark secrets now. 

[lordgrinz]

23 minutes ago, GarryP said:

Well that didn't last long. He's been kicked out by a vote of 12 to 0. Hope he shares all his deep dark secrets now. 

 

Obviously he isn't privy to the deepest darkest secrets, because a 12 to 0 vote is about as ironclad as it gets.

[MarkBR]

17 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Obviously he isn't privy to the deepest darkest secrets, because a 12 to 0 vote is about as ironclad as it gets.

Should be interesting.

[Johno57]

They simply know too much that would all come out in a Public Hearing..