Big Joke, Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, traveled to meet the Attorney General regarding the 246 baht gold bribery case. He revealed that the case file is under consideration by the Attorney General to assess whether the evidence is sufficiently complete.
On the morning of 8 Apr 2026 GMT+7, in front of the Central Investigation Bureau headquarters, Pol. Col. Phanumat Saengsong, Superintendent of Division 1, Anti-Corruption Division, along with investigators from the same unit, delivered the investigation files on Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, or “Big Joke,” former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and associates involved in the 246 baht gold bribery case to the Attorney General’s Office for legal consideration. The submission included a large volume of detailed documents: 45 folders contained in 23 cardboard boxes.
This case arose from investigations uncovering that Pol. Gen. Surachate and associates gave over 246 baht of gold to officials at the National Anti-Corruption Commission, aiming to gain assistance or favorable treatment in legal proceedings. The Anti-Corruption Division investigators have continuously gathered evidence and concluded there are grounds to prosecute, thus submitting the case file to the Attorney General today.
Next, the Director-General of the Office of the Attorney for the Suppression of Corruption Cases will establish a working committee to thoroughly review the case file to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to file charges with the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. This is a major case attracting public attention due to the involvement of high-ranking police officers and the substantial bribery amount.
Latest reports indicate that today, in addition to submitting the 246 baht gold bribery case file to the Attorney General, investigators scheduled a meeting with Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, or “Big Joke,” former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, along with Mr. Samart Kongkaew (Edward), Mr. Sorapong Wongsuwan, and Mr. Surasit Paekerd, the accused, to meet with the Attorney General.
Additionally, images have surfaced showing Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, or “Big Joke,” the accused in the 246 baht gold bribery case, being brought to the anti-corruption prosecutors at the Attorney General’s Office for legal procedures. The case file delivery included a comprehensive and voluminous set of documents: 45 folders packed into 23 cardboard boxes.