reader Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 From Thai PBS World Even more puzzling than the country’s two top policemen being sidelined simultaneously for alleged corruption is that both have been reinstated months later as if no damage had been done. In a development that critics call “a farce”, national police chief Pol General Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol General Surachate Hakparn have been shifted from suspension in the Prime Minister’s Office back to their posts following the completion of an investigation by a three-man committee appointed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in March. Critics say this “win-win solution” for the feuding top cops is not in the national interest since it leaves many questions unanswered, especially regarding allegations linking Torsak and Surachate to illegal and lucrative online gambling. Speculation abounds of a “secret deal” between the conflicting sides, while media have reported rumours that certain political heavyweights are paving the way for Surachate to become the next police chief in exchange for him helping to boost their party’s performance in southern provinces in the next election. Surachate, aka “Big Joke”, is a native of the southern Songkhla province and president of the Southerners Association of Thailand. Continues at https://www.thaipbsworld.com/secret-deal-or-political-intrigue-thailands-feuding-top-cops-reinstated/ vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 2 hours ago, reader said: From Thai PBS World Even more puzzling than the country’s two top policemen being sidelined simultaneously for alleged corruption is that both have been reinstated months later as if no damage had been done. In a development that critics call “a farce”, national police chief Pol General Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol General Surachate Hakparn have been shifted from suspension in the Prime Minister’s Office back to their posts following the completion of an investigation by a three-man committee appointed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in March. Critics say this “win-win solution” for the feuding top cops is not in the national interest since it leaves many questions unanswered, especially regarding allegations linking Torsak and Surachate to illegal and lucrative online gambling. Speculation abounds of a “secret deal” between the conflicting sides, while media have reported rumours that certain political heavyweights are paving the way for Surachate to become the next police chief in exchange for him helping to boost their party’s performance in southern provinces in the next election. Surachate, aka “Big Joke”, is a native of the southern Songkhla province and president of the Southerners Association of Thailand. Continues at https://www.thaipbsworld.com/secret-deal-or-political-intrigue-thailands-feuding-top-cops-reinstated/ Seems quite clear that something is going on, as the report quite clearly states that misconduct etc, went on, and then recommended reinstatement! Typical Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 John Burdett explains it all in “Bangkok 8”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 From Thai OBS World The Police Commission has voted 12-0 to endorse the order by Acting National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet to remove Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn from the police service. The commission spent two hours discussing the issue, after the Council of State, the government’s legal advisor, ruled that the removal order was illegitimate. Yesterday, Surachate submitted a petition to recently-reinstated national police chief, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, seeking to revoke the acting police chief’s order of April 18, removing him from police service, after he had been charged with collusion in money laundering in connection with the BNK Master online gambling network. Also on April 18, Pol Gen Kitrat issued an order transferring Surachate back to the Royal Thai Police from PM’s Office before issuing another order dismissing him from the service. Both Surachate and Torsak were ordered transferred to the PM’s Office by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin March over the conflict between them. After leaving the Police Commission meeting, the prime minister told the media that the Police Commission Secretary-General will hold a press briefing about the meeting today. Pol Gen Surachate has been fighting for his reinstatement as the deputy police chief, which would have paved the way for him to become the next police chief, as he is the most senior deputy police chief. He has also threatened to sue the prime minister, Pol Gen Kitrat, Pol Gen Torsak and retired deputy police chief Pol Gen Winai Thongsong if he is not reinstated. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 11 hours ago, reader said: From Thai OBS World The Police Commission has voted 12-0 to endorse the order by Acting National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet to remove Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn from the police service. The commission spent two hours discussing the issue, after the Council of State, the government’s legal advisor, ruled that the removal order was illegitimate. Yesterday, Surachate submitted a petition to recently-reinstated national police chief, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, seeking to revoke the acting police chief’s order of April 18, removing him from police service, after he had been charged with collusion in money laundering in connection with the BNK Master online gambling network. Also on April 18, Pol Gen Kitrat issued an order transferring Surachate back to the Royal Thai Police from PM’s Office before issuing another order dismissing him from the service. Both Surachate and Torsak were ordered transferred to the PM’s Office by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin March over the conflict between them. After leaving the Police Commission meeting, the prime minister told the media that the Police Commission Secretary-General will hold a press briefing about the meeting today. Pol Gen Surachate has been fighting for his reinstatement as the deputy police chief, which would have paved the way for him to become the next police chief, as he is the most senior deputy police chief. He has also threatened to sue the prime minister, Pol Gen Kitrat, Pol Gen Torsak and retired deputy police chief Pol Gen Winai Thongsong if he is not reinstated. Watch this space! reader and vinapu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 17 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Watch this space! Even for Thailand this seems a bit of a farce! vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 ‘Big Joke’ to sue over dismissal https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2818884/big-joke-to-sue-pm-over-dismissal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 8 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Even for Thailand this seems a bit of a farce! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
