Pol Lt Col Krit alleged that Pol Gen Surachate slapped him on the left ear so hard that his eardrum ruptured in February 2017, subsequently leaving him with permanent hearing loss in that ear. Another officer who previously worked for Pol Gen Surachate, Pol Col Aris Kooprasitrat, also accused him of emotional abuse causing him to suffer depression. Mr Sanyapatchara said the alleged psychological abuse may be linked to Pol Col Aris having “switched sides” politically. “Pol Col Aris will be the next to get a counter-complaint,” the lawyer said. Pol Gen Surachate has long alleged that there was an organised campaign to block his path to the police chief’s position.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 21:21 UTC