Rayong Police Chief Reassigned After KTV Raid Reveals Payroll List
The police chief of Pluak Daeng in Rayong province has been reassigned after a raid on four karaoke venues revealed a suspected monthly bribery list naming multiple agencies. Authorities are investigating the list’s authenticity and possible links to foreign investors and beneficiaries. Deputy provincial police commander Pol Col Jirawat Sakdisiwathana has been appointed to act as station chief to maintain continuous operations.
Following the Operation “Secret Room” inspection of four karaoke bars in Pluak Daeng, Rayong, authorities discovered suspicions of multiple violations and a document purportedly showing monthly payments to various agencies. The alleged bribery list, which names several offices, remains under investigation for authenticity and links to individuals receiving benefits. Additionally, inquiries continue into possible foreign investors and those behind the KTV operations. On 17 October 2026, Rayong Provincial Police Commander Pol Lt Gen Prachom Ngampradit ordered Pol Col Navin Sinthurat, chief of Pluak Daeng police station, to report to the provincial police operations centre, relieving him of his regular duties. Simultaneously, Pol Col Jirawat Sakdisiwathana, deputy provincial police commander, was appointed to act as the station chief while retaining his current post to ensure uninterrupted police operations. The orders state the reassignment is necessary to examine the matter thoroughly, protect the force's image, and prevent damage to public service, stressing that the move does not imply guilt and that all allegations must be proven through proper evidence before any legal action.
