A deputy police chief in Thailand cries foul after his home is raided for a gambling investigation
Police in Thailand have raided the residence of one of the country’s four deputy national police chiefs BANGKOK -- Police in Thailand on Monday raided the Bangkok residence of one of the country’s four deputy national police chiefs, an action the target complained was intended to discredit him due to “politics inside the Royal Thai Police.” Police Gen. Surachate Hakparn is a contender to become the next chief of Thailand's national police . The position is expected to be filled soon. The Royal Thai Police force has a tradition of fierce internal politicking, as well as a longstanding reputation for corruption at all levels. Trairong Phiwpan, a commander in the force's Office of Legal Affairs and Litigation, said the search at the house where Surachate is living was part of an investigation following a bust of a major network of illegal online gambling operations. Four people were arrested in June and July in connection with the case. Arrest warrants were issued for another ...