Big Tao: More Big Joke Case Victims with Ruptured Eardrums Emerge

Thairath•Society•267d ago

Reader Briefing

An investigation into alleged assault by high-ranking officer 'Big Joke' reveals new victims of ruptured eardrums and one officer forced to go into hiding and falsely charged with AWOL.

•More former subordinates of Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn ('Big Joke') have come forward alleging assault, including new cases of ruptured eardrums.
•One police officer, allegedly assaulted and suffering a ruptured eardrum, was forced to flee, subsequently being falsely reported as AWOL and detained for five days.
•Legal representatives for 'Big Joke' are reportedly visiting the investigative office, which officials are scrutinizing for potential intimidation tactics.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew provided an update on the 'Big Joke' assault case to the Central Investigation Bureau.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew stated that an additional police officer suffered a ruptured eardrum and will be summoned for questioning.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew confirmed that 8-9 former subordinates of Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn have already provided testimony to investigators.
•One police officer reportedly fled due to assault, leading to a false AWOL charge and a five-day detention, resulting in a criminal record.
•Previously, 17 individuals had lodged complaints with the Inspector-General, with approximately 8-9 reaching a settlement or withdrawing their cases.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew confirmed that Pol. Lt. Col. Krith Pariyaket and Pol. Col. Aris Chooprasitrat were designated as witnesses.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew noted that 'Big Joke's' legal team frequently visits the investigative office, submitting legal references to the case team.
•Investigators are reviewing whether the actions of 'Big Joke's' legal team constitute intimidation, similar to a past case involving a prosecutor.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew

"There is another police officer who also had a ruptured eardrum from being slapped and has not yet arrived. We will have the investigator summon them for questioning."

ยังมีตำรวจอีกนายหนึ่ง ที่ถูกตบแก้วหูแตกเหมือนกันยังไม่มา จะให้พนักงานสอบสวนเรียกเข้ามาสอบ

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew

"The lawyer has never met me, but often submits letters referencing legal points to the case team."

ทนายไม่เคยมาพบตน แต่มักจะมายื่นหนังสืออ้างอิงข้อกฎหมายให้กับชุดทำคดี

Key Entities

Person

Big Tao(บิ๊กเต่า)

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, providing updates on the 'Big Joke' assault case.

Big Joke(บิ๊กโจ๊ก)ℹ️

Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn, the subject of an investigation into alleged assault of his subordinates.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew(พล.ต.ต.จรูญเกียรติ ปานแก้ว)

Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, providing updates on the 'Big Joke' assault case.

Pol. Lt. Col. Krith Pariyaket(พ.ต.ท.คริษฐ์ ปริยะเกตุ)

Former Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Samrong Nuea Police Station and a key complainant alleging assault by 'Big Joke'.

Pol. Col. Aris Chooprasitrat(พ.ต.อ.อาริศ คูประสิทธิ์รัตน์)

Former Superintendent of Immigration in Chachoengsao Province and a former close subordinate of 'Big Joke', also alleging assault.

Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn(พล.ต.อ.สุรเชษฐ์ หักพาล)ℹ️

Deputy National Police Chief, referred to as 'Big Joke', who is the subject of an investigation into alleged assault of his subordinates.

Pol. Gen. Thana Chu Wong(พล.ต.อ.ธนา ชูวงษ์)

A former figure whose handling of the 'Minnie' online gambling case is being referenced in relation to the current intimidation concerns.

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)ℹ️

The law enforcement agency where Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew provided an update on the 'Big Joke' case.

Inspector-General(จเรตำรวจ)

An office that previously received 17 complaints related to 'Big Joke' before new allegations surfaced.

B.O.P. (Bureau of Special Case)(บก.ปปป.)

The bureau located on the 16th floor of the Central Investigation Bureau that is handling the 'Big Joke' case.