Bangkok: Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, former Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, has expressed his disappointment but not anger over the recent bribery allegations against him. Accompanied by his lawyer, Mr. Sanyapat Samart, he appeared before investigators at the Anti-Corruption Division of the Royal Thai Police to submit additional evidence related to accusations that he accepted a bribe of 246 baht weight of gold bars. This evidence is set to be forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Surachet reiterated his denial of all charges and emphasized that he neither received nor ordered the delivery of gold bars to anyone. Despite being accused by a former subordinate, he stated his readiness to engage in the judicial process to uncover the truth.

Pol. Gen. Surachet raised concerns that the investigation and evidence collection process might not have adhered to legal and constitutional standards. He argued that the accuser, who claimed to have been instructed to deliver the gold to another person, should also face charges. However, only he has been prosecuted. He also pointed out irregularities in the investigation timeline, noting that he was unaware of the formation of an investigative team on December 8th and that a complaint was filed only on December 23rd, contrary to standard procedures.

The former deputy police chief attributed the issues to his subordinates' involvement in online gambling websites, borrowing, and money transfers, which implicated him even though he was not directly responsible. He lamented that while he was dismissed from the police force, his subordinates faced only suspension, viewing the process as swift and unjust.

Additionally, it was mentioned that the accuser had not been in contact with the subordinate for over a year. It is believed that part of the resentment may have originated from the accuser's previous disclosure of information regarding the subordinate's relationship with "Minnie" during a live stream, which impacted the subordinate's family and led to anger and the subsequent accusation.

Pol. Gen. Surachet concluded by stating he bears no ill will towards his subordinates and recognizes the need for everyone to survive, though survival should not come at the expense of others. He vowed to contest the case through legal channels and expressed his willingness to clarify all matters to the public.