Lawyer "Joke" Accused of Threatening Police Over Abuse Case; Victims Insist on Justice

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Authorities accuse a lawyer associated with Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn of attempting to intimidate investigators in an abuse case, while nine victims are determined to see the case through.

•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew revealed allegations that a lawyer for "Joke" (Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn) threatened investigators handling an abuse of subordinates case.
•Nine victims have reportedly come forward and insisted on pursuing legal action to the fullest extent.
•The lawyer allegedly used legal threats, similar to past incidents involving prosecutors, to pressure investigators.
•The case involves alleged physical assault of subordinates, with some victims reportedly suffering severe injuries and wrongful imprisonment.

Overview

•On Jan 30, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) addressed allegations concerning a lawyer.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew stated that a lawyer for Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn has been using legal threats, aiming to make investigators intimidated into withdrawing from the abuse of subordinates case.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew confirmed that approximately 8-9 former subordinates of Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn have provided statements to investigators regarding alleged beatings.
•One police officer, allegedly beaten severely by Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, reportedly fled to his original unit and was subsequently imprisoned for 5 days, resulting in a criminal record.
•The CIB is investigating allegations of physical assault against subordinates, with at least 9 victims coming forward in this specific case, in addition to previous complaints.
•Victims of alleged assault, including one who suffered a ruptured eardrum and another who fled and faced imprisonment, are seeking justice.
•Investigators are examining whether the lawyer's actions constitute intimidation of officials, similar to past incidents involving prosecutors.
•Nine former subordinates who previously complained to the Police Inspector-General's office have now provided statements to the CIB, some joining the current case involving Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn's close aides.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew

"One police officer was beaten so badly he couldn't bear it, fled back to his original unit, then was ordered to be recorded as absent without leave, and then imprisoned for 5 days, resulting in a criminal record. Therefore, isn't assaulting someone until they have to flee and face such punishment a criminal offense that should be prosecuted?"

มีตำรวจ 1 นายถูกตีทำร้ายจนทนไม่ไหว หนีกลับต้นสังกัด จากนั้นก็มีการสั่งให้เจ้าหน้าที่ลงบันทึกประจำวันว่าขาดราชการแล้วนำมาขังคุกอีก 5 วันจนทำให้ถูกลงประวัติอาชญากรรมด้วย เพราะฉะนั้นการที่ทำร้ายร่างกายจนเขาต้องหนีและทำให้เขาต้องรับโทษแบบนี้น่าจะเป็นคดีอาญาต้องดำเนินการด้วยหรือเปล่า

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew

"However, the police team handling the case is not intimidated. This is seen not as a threat but as intimidation using legal means to make investigators fear and withdraw from the case."

แต่ฝั่งชุดตำรวจที่ทำคดีตอนนี้ไม่ได้หวั่นไหวกับเรื่องนี้ และเรื่องนี้มองว่ายังไม่ได้มีการข่มขู่คุกคาม แต่เป็นการขู่ด้วยข้อกฎหมาย เพื่อให้พนักงานสอบสวนเกิดความเกรงกลัว และถอนตัวออกจากคดี

Key Entities

Person

Joke(โจ๊ก)ℹ️

Nickname for Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, allegedly involved in an abuse of subordinates case.

Big Tao(บิ๊กเต่า)

Nickname for Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Parnkaew, Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).

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

A close subordinate of Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, who filed a complaint alleging assault.

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

A close subordinate of Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, who filed a complaint alleging assault.

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

Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, allegedly involved in assaulting subordinates.

Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong(พล.ต.อ.ธนา ชูวงษ์)

Mentioned as someone who previously handled a case involving the 'Minnie' online gambling website, as a comparison to the current situation.

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)ℹ️

The police agency investigating the case of alleged assault by Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn.

Police Inspector-General(จเรตำรวจ)ℹ️

The office where initial complaints regarding alleged assault were filed before being escalated to the CIB.