‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension

[Bangkok Post] - 03/7/2025

A police disciplinary committee on Friday resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.



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