The NACC explained that the agenda was not included in time, so today's meeting did not discuss the case of “Big Joke” involving gold bribery of an NACC commissioner. They pointed out that further information must be verified and expect clarity by next week.
On 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Surapong Intrathaworn, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, acting as the Secretary-General, stated that in today’s NACC committee meeting, there was no discussion of the case submitted by the Royal Thai Police to the NACC for investigation. : Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, is accused of bribing NACC commissioner Mr. Aekwit Watchawalku with 246 baht of gold. The bribery was intended to assist in the case where Pol Gen Surachate is accused of receiving benefits related to an online gambling case. The agenda was not included in the meeting because there are still facts that need to be carefully and thoroughly verified first.
Mr. Surapong confirmed that this was not due to pressure, as NACC commissioners have long handled similar matters. This case appears different from usual because it involves multiple parties—at least three—requiring extensive legal review. Progress is expected next week.