Pol. Maj. Gen. Thammanoon Chaowavanich, Provincial Police Commander of Nonthaburi, has signed an order suspending Police Sergeant, patrol unit leader at Pak Kret Police Station, for slapping a Senior Sergeant of the Commando police unit inside a karaoke bar. This incident has damaged public trust and the reputation of the Royal Thai Police office.
The case involves Police Sergeant Sathaporn Passa, 50, patrol unit leader at Pak Kret Police Station, who assaulted Police Senior Sergeant Thanawat Ladkrathok, 27, from the Special Operations Unit (SOU) of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, known as the “Commando police,” inside a karaoke bar in the Muang Thong Thani area of Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province. The incident, which occurred late on 1 November, was widely circulated on social media and caused criticism and damage to the police organization’s reputation.
The latest development, on 11 Nov 2026, reports state that Pol. Maj. Gen. Thammanoon Chaowavanich issued Nonthaburi Provincial Police Order No. 553/2569.
The order concerns the suspension of Police Sergeant Sathaporn Passa, patrol unit leader at Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi, who is under criminal investigation for jointly assaulting another person causing bodily and mental harm under case number 1681/2569 at Pak Kret Police Station. The incident occurred around 03:00 hrs on 1 November 2026 inside the karaoke bar in Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret district. The suspension follows disciplinary regulations, as he is under investigation for a criminal offense despite being a police officer responsible for maintaining public order, safety, and crime suppression but is now charged with a criminal offense himself.
Given the seriousness of the case, it adversely affects public confidence and the Royal Thai Police’s image. It was also considered that the investigation and case review would not be completed quickly.
Therefore, under Sections 105 and 131 of the 2022 National Police Act and Article 75 of the 2026 disciplinary regulations, Police Sergeant Sathaporn Passa is suspended from duty pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings, effective from 11 November 2026 onward.
The suspended officer has the right to appeal to the Police Commission (ก.พ.ค.ตร.) under Section 141, paragraph two of the 2022 National Police Act, within 30 days from notification of this order. If dissatisfied with the Commission’s decision, the officer may file a lawsuit at the Administrative Court within 90 days from the date of the decision or when the decision is deemed known.
If the Police Commission does not complete consideration within the prescribed time under Section 141, paragraph four, the appellant may file a lawsuit with the Administrative Court within 90 days from the deadline as per Section 141, paragraph five of the 2022 National Police Act.
Ordered on 10 November 2026 by Pol. Maj. Gen. Thammanoon Chaowavanich, Provincial Police Commander of Nonthaburi.