Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.
The newly appointed national police chief, Police Genera; Torsak Sukvimol, sought clarification from deputy national police chief Police General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, following a police search of the latter’s residence earlier this week.
Pol. Gen. Torsak addressed inquiries after a photo of him shaking hands with Big Joke gained attention on social media yesterday.
Reports in the media suggested that Big Joke privately met Pol. Gen. Torsak to congratulate him on his recent appointment, succeeding the retiring Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas.
The incoming police chief stated that he contacted Big Joke after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin voiced concerns that the week’s events might negatively impact the reputation of the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Rumours circulated that the police search at Big…
