The statute of limitations in such cases is 10 years, said Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). He was speaking on Wednesday after the two former aides — Pol Lt Col Krit Priyakate and Pol Col Aris Kooprasitrat — filed complaints against Pol Gen Surachate with the Crime Suppression Division. Asked whether a medical certificate issued in 2017 could still be used in a case brought years later, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat said it could form part of the evidence. Investigators would now seek testimony from other former aides, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat said, adding that police had information suggesting there were additional victims. Pol Gen Surachate said he was aware of the complaints and was consulting his legal team in preparation to fight the case.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 09:07 UTC