The national police chief, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat, admitted today (Wednesday) that he is shocked to learn about the allegation by an online gambling web administrator that he was assaulted by men at the order of a police major-general.

According to the Sai Mai Tong Rod volunteer group, the alleged victim has already lodged a complaint with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief.

Pol Gen Damrongsak said that he does not personally know the police major-general, who is also accused of running an online gambling platform, or his background, but he pledged that both disciplinary and criminal action would be taken against the officer if there is evidence to prove wrongdoing.

He also said that he has ordered authorities to look into the case, to ensure fairness to all concerned and to find out if more police officers are involved in online gambling.