Prawit backs Chakthip s bid to be Bangkok governor
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published : 5 Apr 2021 at 06:20
4 Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda gives his interview on his intention to be the Bangkok governor on Sunday.
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has thrown his support behind former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda for the upcoming Bangkok governor election, a party source revealed on Sunday.
The PPRP leader, who is also a deputy prime minister, also put Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow in charge of the party s election preparations, the source added.
According to the source who attended a PPRP meeting called by Capt Thamanat last week to discuss the poll set to take place in October it was clear that the party will support Pol Gen Chakthip, who announced his bid to run in the election back in February.
13 03 2021
It was only a couple of days ago when Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha declared that “Pol Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn, who was removed as Immigration Bureau commissioner in 2019, is being reinstated to an active post at the Royal Thai Police…”. But, he’s back.
The reason for Big Joke – his nickname – suddenly going from hero to villain “
was never explained and remains a mystery.” Some time ago, The Nation had a summary of some of the events.
In 2020 Surachate “filed a lawsuit against Gen Prayut last year claiming he had been transferred illegally.” He was said to be “under investigation.” On Tuesday, Gen Prayuth said “the investigation … remained inconclusive,” but was continuing.
Speculation rife about new job for Big Joke
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Police commission creates new senior position as exiled lawman prepares to make return
published : 12 Mar 2021 at 19:04
40 Pol Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn will definitely return to Pathumwan, amid speculation that a position created by the Police Commission on Friday has been reserved for him. (Bangkok Post file photo)
The Police Commission on Friday approved a new position at headquarters, amid speculation that it will be filled by Surachate Hakparn, who is poised to return after two years of mysterious exile from law enforcement.
The advisory position, equal in rank to an assistant police chief post, was approved a week after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed an order to transfer Pol Lt Gen Surachate, better known as “Big Joke”, from the Prime Minister’s Office to the Royal Thai Police Office.
27 Chadchart Sittipan is the current favourite for new Bangkok governor in a Nida poll. (Bangkok Post file photo)
Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipun is leading other contenders to be the new Bangkok governor in a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll released on Sunday.
The survey showed 22% of respondents supported him, ahead of the 15% backing former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda.
Incumbent Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang had only 7% support, with social activist Rosana Tositrakul trailing at 4%.
The date for the gubernatorial election has not been announced and only two candidates Mr Chadchart and Ms Rosana have formally announced their intention to run.
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Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda is insisting he will contest the Bangkok governor election in October, despite considering himself as an underdog . I am drafting the campaign s policy by myself, Pol Gen Chakthip said. My campaign promises will not be pipe dreams, they will be doable and tangible projects, he told the media on Saturday after attending a charity event for students in Nong Chok district, one of largest constituencies in the capital.
The event was attended by MPs from the Palang Pracharath Party, such as Siripong Rasamee of the Nong Chok constituency and Charnvit Vipoosiri of the Min Buri constituency.