Sittha Beiangard Claims Police Chief 'Big Joek' Used MP Rangsiman Rom as Tool to Target Opposition

Key summary

On October 24, lawyer Sittha Beiangard (known as 'Tao Tam') stated on his live show 'Sittha Talk' that he is not involved in political maneuvering but is acting to protect MP Rangsiman Rom from Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal ('Big Joek'). Sittha alleged that Big Joek and Rom met in 2019 when Rom was a member of the Future Forward Party, with an agreement to investigate documents containing the name of the then-Deputy Police Chief's son. Sittha claimed Big Joek viewed Rom as a tool to damage political opponents, noting that Rom frequently appeared before the committee chaired by Rom himself at the National Assembly. Sittha also mentioned that he possesses evidence regarding gambling and prostitution networks linked to Big Joek but has withheld it to avoid severe consequences for Rom, stating he intends to release it once the government's vote of no confidence is over.