Royal Decree Confirms Dismissal of Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn Amid Legal Battle

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Kittisak Phalaharn
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National —

On August 15th, 2024, a royal decree officially removed Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, also known as “Big Joke,” from his position as Deputy National Police Chief, effective from April 18th, 2024.

The decision follows an earlier order by the Royal Thai Police, which suspended Surachate from duty due to allegations of serious disciplinary violations.

An investigation was launched, leading to a request for his removal under Sections 140 and 179 of the National Police Act of 2004. The decree was countersigned by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

Read our latest article about Big Joke filing a complaint against the Thai PM over the Police Chief’s appointment.

This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.

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Kittisak Phalaharn
Kittisak Phalaharn
Kittisak has a passion for outgoings no matter how tough it will be, he will travel with an adventurous style. As for his interests in fantasy, detective genres in novels and sports science books are parts of his soul. He works for Pattaya News as the latest writer.