Boonsin Padklang
Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang | |
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บุญสิน พาดกลาง | |
Boonsin in 2024 | |
| Commander of the 2nd Army Area | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Adul Boonthamcharoen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 60–61) Udon Thani province, Thailand |
Boonsin Padklang (Thai: บุญสิน พาดกลาง, RTGS: Bunsin Phatklang; born 1964/1965) is a Thai military officer serving as the commander of the 2nd Army Area, which covers Northeastern Thailand.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Boonsin was born in Udon Thani province in 1964 or 1965.[4] He attended the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, and Royal Thai Army’s Command and General Staff College.[4]
2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis and 2025 Thai political crisis
Boonsin's role in the 2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis was criticized by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on a private phone call with Cambodian Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen.[5][6] The conversation was leaked, leading to criticism of Paethongtarn's leadership.[7] Boonsin later spoke to Paetongtarn and noted “I informed the prime minister that I had no issue with her and that I understood her,”.[7]
Following the leak of the phone call, the Bhumjaithai Party announced its withdrawal from the coalition government.[8]
References
- ^ "2nd Army Region chief responds to Paetongtarn's comments, says he understands and focuses on national duty". nationthailand. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "A general at ease: Lt Gen Boonsin's quiet weekends amid Thai-Cambodian tensions". nationthailand. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "ประวัติ "บิ๊กกุ้ง" พลโท บุญสิน พาดกลาง แม่ทัพภาคที่ 2 ผู้ปกป้องชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา". www.sanook.com/news (in Thai). 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang: Thai enforcer in new border struggle with Cambodia". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ English, Khaosod (18 June 2025). "Thai PM Faces Political Crisis After Audio Leak with Hun Sen". Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "เปิดประวัติ พล.ท.บุญสิน พาดกลาง แม่ทัพภาคที่ 2 หลังถูกพูดถึงในคลิปนายกฯ". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai). 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ a b "What I do is for country and people – Lt Gen Boonsin to Paetongtarn". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Wongcha-um, Panu; Thepgumpanat, Panarat (18 June 2025). "Big blow for Thailand's PM as major party exits coalition". Reuters. Retrieved 18 June 2025.