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New evidence has surfaced in Bangkok in the bribery case of former Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, also known as Big Joke. The information bolsters claims of interference in an ongoing anti-corruption investigation. Allegations suggest that one of Surachate’s former subordinates handed over 246 baht of gold, about 3.7 kilograms, to a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) commissioner’s aide.

The gold was allegedly transferred in a Bangkok car park by Pol. Col. Phakphoom Phitsamai, a former associate of Surachate. A recent press conference at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan, presented various pieces of evidence, such as videos, audio recordings, documents, and witness testimonies. These materials depict the gold being packed into a bag, directed to an official vehicle belonging to the NACC commissioner, with involvement from the commissioner’s driver and bodyguard.

Video evidence apparently captures Phakphoom taking phone directions related to the transaction. Police reported that the recipient was a bodyguard for the NACC commissioner, using an official vehicle. The gold was reportedly bought by a nominee to obscure its real origin, confirmed by shop staff who identified the purchaser.

Trairong emphasized that orders for the gold handover came from Surachate, aligning with multiple witness accounts. This arrangement seemed designed to obscure any direct link between Surachate and the bribery. Despite the compelling evidence, the investigation has been slow, as noted by Trairong, with no response from the NACC regarding the issue. Phakphoom continues as the complainant and is not considered a suspect, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• New evidence supports allegations against Surachate Hakparn.

• Gold was allegedly used in a bribe involving an NACC commissioner’s aide.

• The investigation progress remains slow, awaiting responses from the NACC.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-06

 

 

the golden boy now having allegations of corruption by gold?

You are carrying 3.7 kg of gold for a bribe and you let someone video it. Amazing Thailand.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The gold was allegedly transferred in a Bangkok car park by Pol. Col. Phakphoom Phitsamai, a former associate of Surachate.

Phakphoom continues as the complainant and is not considered a suspect.

Phakphoom must have been made an offer he couldn't refuse...

No mention of video or audio of Surachate leading the gold movement. Just "a former" this or that.

There was nothing prestigious or legitimate about his career. When he was chief of immigration, he made a constant fool of himself, by his ridiculous xenophobic rants. More recently, as deputy national police chief, he hogged the spotlight, with his fake crime buster image. I consider all the PR, all the grandstanding, all the hogging of the limelight, the nonstop press conferences, statements, declarations, and proclamations and crackdowns to be window dressing, meant to deceive the most naive among us.

Think about how many of the guys he went after. Then research how many were actually convicted and jailed. Then consider the fact that he was one of the top cops in a land where cops are known to be crooked. The RTP at its inception seems to have been created with a status quo from the government. We will NOT pay you a living wage, but you have a franchise, and the limit of your income is based solely on your own creativity and initiative, and you will always be protected. Is that not the case? 

He spent alot of time and effort trying to convince the public he was clean, and a real crime buster. I always knew this was fake and that he was a publicity hound and loved the limelight.

He was the chief of immigration. Then the deputy police chief. Both of those are pyramid schemes. Few immigration and police officers are clean. And the money gets funneled to the top. So, the money laundering was necessary to clean what was likely billions of baht, over the years. This joker likely has a $20 million lakefront château in Switzerland or a penthouse in NYC, and multiple overseas accounts, where he is stashing his ill gotten gains.

The real mystery is why he was caught sooner. The cops are above the law. He must have pissed someone off.

I still think he is more innocent than most of the top brass. It's strange that, according to Thai media, no one seems to be able to identify where the gold is now or who has it. The subordinate who is the 'witness' is facing charges, but seems to have had them dismissed in return for his testimony.

Maybe it was fake gold. Wouldn’t discount anything when it comes to these guys.

On 1/7/2026 at 4:23 AM, spidermike007 said:

There was nothing prestigious or legitimate about his career. When he was chief of immigration, he made a constant fool of himself, by his ridiculous xenophobic rants. More recently, as deputy national police chief, he hogged the spotlight, with his fake crime buster image. I consider all the PR, all the grandstanding, all the hogging of the limelight, the nonstop press conferences, statements, declarations, and proclamations and crackdowns to be window dressing, meant to deceive the most naive among us.

Think about how many of the guys he went after. Then research how many were actually convicted and jailed. Then consider the fact that he was one of the top cops in a land where cops are known to be crooked. The RTP at its inception seems to have been created with a status quo from the government. We will NOT pay you a living wage, but you have a franchise, and the limit of your income is based solely on your own creativity and initiative, and you will always be protected. Is that not the case? 

He spent alot of time and effort trying to convince the public he was clean, and a real crime buster. I always knew this was fake and that he was a publicity hound and loved the limelight.

He was the chief of immigration. Then the deputy police chief. Both of those are pyramid schemes. Few immigration and police officers are clean. And the money gets funneled to the top. So, the money laundering was necessary to clean what was likely billions of baht, over the years. This joker likely has a $20 million lakefront château in Switzerland or a penthouse in NYC, and multiple overseas accounts, where he is stashing his ill gotten gains.

The real mystery is why he was caught sooner. The cops are above the law. He must have pissed someone off.

You obviously know more about what happened than anyone else !