"Big Dul" Urges Calm Regarding Military Weapons Falling into the Hands of Transnational Criminals

Today (12 May 2026), 12:00 PM at Government House, Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defense, addressed the case of Mr. Mingchen Shan, a Chinese national, possessing an arsenal of war weapons, including navy firearms. He stated that during the handover of command, special surveys are conducted, with each weapon counted individually. All units already perform this inspection, so there is no need to worry.

When asked about the possibility of the weapons falling into the hands of transnational criminals, Lt. Gen. Adul said he would investigate.

When asked about the assistance provided to villagers arrested by Cambodian soldiers while foraging in the forest, Lt. Gen. Adul said that he had received reports from units in the area. The villager in question was arrested on April 25, 2026. It is understood that he is currently in the Cambodian immigration process, but we need to investigate what he was doing there, as he went alone. This is not just the responsibility of the 2nd Army Region, but all sectors must work together to educate the public to prevent such incidents from happening again.

When asked about the villagers' claim that security forces prohibited them from entering the area, Lt. Gen. Adul said he would investigate further.