Report Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakpal Leads Southern Support for Troops Defending Thai Sovereignty

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Under the leadership of Police General Surachate Hakparn, the Southern People's Association, along with allied networks, delivered 1,000 bags of rice and 1,000 packs of drinking water to soldiers stationed at the Prasat Ta Muen Thom operations base in Surin province.

 

The donation aims to support troops from the 21st Infantry Battalion, represented by Lieutenant Colonel Jakkrit Piyasubharerk.

 

In addition to essential supplies, the organisation presented amulets to boost morale among the military personnel. The gesture was part of a broader community effort, with locals bringing non-perishable food and other essentials to support the soldiers.

 

Residents and local leaders near the border village have constructed bunkers in key areas such as schools and temples, demonstrating the need for continued support, especially sandbags and cement pipes, to enhance shelter facilities.

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

General Surachate encouraged Thai citizens nationwide to support the soldiers in their mission to protect the country's sovereignty. The association continues to monitor the situation closely and urges the public to stay informed via its official page or direct contact.

 

Despite tensions, the area has seen an increase in visitors, reflecting public confidence in the military presence and community safety, with current daily arrivals peaking at 500 individuals, up from 20 on previous days.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-06-12

 

 

[JoePai]

Does the army not feed it's soldiers ???

[Artisi]

On the road to recovery? 

[klauskunkel]

He probably plans to run for office...

[StayinThailand2much]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

General Surachate encouraged Thai citizens nationwide to support the soldiers in their mission to protect the country's sovereignty. 

 

What force is invading Thailand? Khmer, Laotians, North Sentinel islanders, aliens... ?

 

[Yagoda]

11 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

He probably plans to run for office...

Yes, he will.

[Scouse123]

He's not back in the RTP, though, or is he?

[BE88]

Poor big Joke can't survive without being the center of the spotlight, and he's aged rapidly and has a belly now.

[Lucky Bones]

Oh I thought he was in prison or a hospital.🙃🙃

[still kicking]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

Does the army not feed it's soldiers ???

No they get beaten 

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

General Surachate

General ?????

[TheFishman1]

What happened to all the charges against big Joe did all the charges against them fail he didn’t go to jail how about his wife come on you know these guys are very guilty of corruption from the very top to the bottom and now the guys acting like he’s helping the army at the border the army doesn’t feed the soldiers who’s invading I’m confused and as long as I’m confused let me just say where is the Red Bull kid TIT

[bannork]

5 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

What happened to all the charges against big Joe did all the charges against them fail he didn’t go to jail how about his wife come on you know these guys are very guilty of corruption from the very top to the bottom and now the guys acting like he’s helping the army at the border the army doesn’t feed the soldiers who’s invading I’m confused and as long as I’m confused let me just say where is the Red Bull kid TIT

Big Joke has friends in high places. 

[Srikcir]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Surin province.

"It lies in lower northeastern Thailand, also called Isan. Neighboring provinces are Buriram, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, and Sisaket. To the south it borders Oddar Meancheay of Cambodia."

What's the threat to Thai sovereignty? Just the drum beat to Thai nationalism?

[spidermike007]

Who? Oh him. One might have thought he would have been imprisoned by now but we all knew from the very beginning that the authorities weren't serious about going after him. 

 

In my mind he was as guilty as the day is long, after all he was the ex Deputy National Police Chief, that says it all. 

[kiwikeith]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

He probably plans to run for office...

What was he driving?

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

General ?????

In Thailand (and some other countries) Police and Military keep their rank after departing the service as a respect for their previous service. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

General ?????

 

 

I don't think he's any kind of "general" anymore, in terms of holding current rank.

 

But it does seem to be the polite custom in Thailand to keep referring to people who have retired from service, or in his case booted out, with their prior official titles...

[geminiman]

28 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

 

I don't think he's any kind of "general" anymore, in terms of holding current rank.

 

But it does seem to be the polite custom in Thailand to keep referring to people who have retired from service, or in his case booted out, with their prior official titles...

Once a General, always a General.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, scorecard said:

In Thailand (and some other countries) Police and Military keep their rank after departing the service as a respect for their previous service. 

Linked to gambling syndicate?

[Nicco]

This guy is an absolute mystery. Truly a cat with nine lives.

[Luuk Chaai]

16 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

He's not back in the RTP, though, or is he?

maybe that's his  "Community Service"  sentance ....... lol !

[Jim Blue]

As yes the man that ' sorted ' immigration !