Boonsin Padklang
Boonsin Padklang | |
|---|---|
บุญสิน พาดกลาง | |
| Commander of the 2nd Army Area | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Adul Boonthamcharoen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1965 |
| Alma mater | Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Army Command and General Staff College (Thailand) |
Boonsin Padklang (Thai: บุญสิน พาดกลาง, born 14 July 1965) is a Thai general who is the commander of the 2nd Army Area, the highest-ranking officer of the 2nd Army Area during the 2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Boonsin was born in Udon Thani province.[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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "2nd Army Region chief responds to Paetongtarn's comments, says he understands and focuses on national duty". nationthailand. 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "A general at ease: Lt Gen Boonsin's quiet weekends amid Thai-Cambodian tensions". nationthailand. 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "ประวัติ "บิ๊กกุ้ง" พลโท บุญสิน พาดกลาง แม่ทัพภาคที่ 2 ผู้ปกป้องชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา". www.sanook.com/news (in Thai). 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b "Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang: Thai enforcer in new border struggle with Cambodia". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ English, Khaosod (2025-06-18). "Thai PM Faces Political Crisis After Audio Leak with Hun Sen". Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "เปิดประวัติ พล.ท.บุญสิน พาดกลาง แม่ทัพภาคที่ 2 หลังถูกพูดถึงในคลิปนายกฯ". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai). 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b "What I do is for country and people – Lt Gen Boonsin to Paetongtarn". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Wongcha-um, Panu; Thepgumpanat, Panarat (2025-06-18). "Big blow for Thailand's PM as major party exits coalition". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
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