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Thailand sacks senior cop over illicit gambling, fraud

Thailand dismissed Surachate Hakparn over alleged involvement in illegal gambling and fraud, according to a police statement.
Surachate, nicknamed 'Big Joke', was charged with money laundering amid ongoing investigations into an online gambling network.
Most forms of gambling are illegal in Thailand, and authorities are focusing on closing down illicit gambling operations.
Surachate has 30 days to appeal his dismissal, as confirmed by Aek Angsananont from the national police committee.

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New Strait Times

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Thailand sacks senior cop over illicit gambling, fraud

BANGKOK: Thailand has sacked one of its most high-profile police officers over his alleged involvement in illegal gambling and financial fraud. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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The Pattaya News

Former Thai Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn and Four Officers Face Dismissal Over Disciplinary Violations

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand, March 11th, 2025 — Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police (RTP), announced that Pol. Gen. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, the former Deputy National Police Chief, has been officially dismissed from service along with four other officers. The dismissal followed the recommendation of a disciplinary committee chaired by the most […] Former Thai Deputy National Police Chief…

16 hours ago

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