Supreme Court Blocks Ex-Police Gen Surachate's Bid to Overturn Dismissal

[snoop1130]

 

In a decisive turn of events today, high-ranking police officer Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn suffered a blow to his hopes of reinstatement within the police force, after a strong majority in the Supreme Administrative Court rejected his appeal against his dismissal.

 

Breaking down the crucial vote, an impressive 49 out of 54 judges found against Surachate, effectively endorsing the Royal Thai Police's original decision to remove him from service. Their judgement was twofold: first, they noted that Surachate's dismissal had not been forceful or court-ordered, and second, they upheld its legitimacy in light of the allegations against Surachate.

 

As many will recall, Surachate, fondly referred to as "Big Joke" in the media, found himself mired in allegatons of money laundering, linked to the infamous BNK Master gambling ring. Along with four other ranking officials, Surachate was accused of unethical conduct and subsequently placed under a rigorous investigation.

 

 

The investigation's conclusion, reached in June this year, strongly influenced the Police Commission's unanimous vote to support his dismissal, following a directive from the acting police chief, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet.

 

Following the Supreme Court ruling, it appears that Surachate's career within the police force has come to an abrupt and uncompromising halt. This not only represents personal loss for Surachate, but it also spells a potential shift in Thailand's fight against corruption within law enforcement.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-11-13

 

 

[Gottfrid]

The guy is done! He´s old news. Once again he got his 15 min. of fame.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

As many will recall, Surachate, fondly referred to as "Big Joke" in the media

A term which could be used for the whole force.

[bradiston]

Never convicted of a single crime, or even charged. All smear. Rubbish Thai judiciary.

 

49 out of 54 judges? What on earth?

[Snackbar]

What a waste 

[quake]

Looks like there,  coming for Joker boy.  

[JoePai]

Remind me, was anything actually proved or was it all just "allegations" ?

[khunjeff]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Breaking down the crucial vote, an impressive 49 out of 54 judges found against Surachate,

 

There are 54 judges on the panel?! Doesn't that seem like overkill?

[klauskunkel]

6 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

 

There are 54 judges on the panel?! Doesn't that seem like overkill?

Well, it's Thailand..., compare with Generals:

The Thai military includes over 1,700 flag officers (generals and admirals), equating to about one general for every 212 troops

[topt]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

but it also spells a potential shift in Thailand's fight against corruption within law enforcement.

In which direction.............

[khunpeer]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

In a decisive turn of events today, high-ranking police officer Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn suffered a blow to his hopes of reinstatement within the police force, after a strong majority in the Supreme Administrative Court rejected his appeal against his dismissal.

 

Breaking down the crucial vote, an impressive 49 out of 54 judges found against Surachate, effectively endorsing the Royal Thai Police's original decision to remove him from service. Their judgement was twofold: first, they noted that Surachate's dismissal had not been forceful or court-ordered, and second, they upheld its legitimacy in light of the allegations against Surachate.

 

As many will recall, Surachate, fondly referred to as "Big Joke" in the media, found himself mired in allegatons of money laundering, linked to the infamous BNK Master gambling ring. Along with four other ranking officials, Surachate was accused of unethical conduct and subsequently placed under a rigorous investigation.

 

 

 

The investigation's conclusion, reached in June this year, strongly influenced the Police Commission's unanimous vote to support his dismissal, following a directive from the acting police chief, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet.

 

Following the Supreme Court ruling, it appears that Surachate's career within the police force has come to an abrupt and uncompromising halt. This not only represents personal loss for Surachate, but it also spells a potential shift in Thailand's fight against corruption within law enforcement.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-11-13

 

 

still somehow i think he had to much opposition from within the force. 

so they created a wall of allegations, not only to him but last week also his wife!

this panel is the proof that he was doomed from the beginning onwards, because deep deep inside this force is rotten!

[Purdey]

No appeal? Seems fair.

He should stand for election as an MP.

 

[harryviking]

I will always wonder if he came a bit to close to some people in power and threatened their "livelihood" in some way.......just wondering...😆😆🙄

[Gknrd]

Agree , this guy is done! 

[anchadian]

Former Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn could be charged with lese-majeste.

 

The complaint was filed by Pol Col Kritsanapong Kanchaiyakit based on an incident at J A Plus Hotel in Pattaya on May 22. According to previous news reports, Pol Gen Surachate was at the hotel that day to launch a campaign gathering 20,000 signatures to submit a petition for investigating a member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, for allegedly displaying impartiality, which constitutes severe ethical misconduct. Pol Col Narongrit Wapansu,

 

Deputy Commander of Chon Buri Provincial Police, has called a meeting for November 19 regarding the formation of an investigative committee to look into the complaint.

 

https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1857371522991788479

 

[yang123]

6 minutes ago, anchadian said:

for allegedly displaying impartiality, which constitutes severe ethical misconduct

[bradiston]

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Former Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn could be charged with lese-majeste.

 

The complaint was filed by Pol Col Kritsanapong Kanchaiyakit based on an incident at J A Plus Hotel in Pattaya on May 22. According to previous news reports, Pol Gen Surachate was at the hotel that day to launch a campaign gathering 20,000 signatures to submit a petition for investigating a member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, for allegedly displaying impartiality, which constitutes severe ethical misconduct. Pol Col Narongrit Wapansu,

 

Deputy Commander of Chon Buri Provincial Police, has called a meeting for November 19 regarding the formation of an investigative committee to look into the complaint.

 

https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1857371522991788479

 

You mean for NOT displaying impartiality?

[Mr Meeseeks]

Well known in upper-echelon Thai circles for being on the take and heavily involved in the elephant ticket scheme.

 

A mate of the watchman Prawit as well...

[Aussie999]

On 11/14/2024 at 9:31 AM, khunjeff said:

 

There are 54 judges on the panel?! Doesn't that seem like overkill?

Thailand is all about show... to the Thai mind it gives them more legitimacy