Huge Cache of Weapons Uncovered in Northern Thailand

Last updated on May 6th, 2021 at 09:10 am

Police in northern Thailand are on high alert after a cache of weapons and ammunition found on Tuesday in Tak’s Mae Sot district. The weapons cache is also suspected of being part of a plot to stir up political unrest.

Citing intelligence information, national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said it was likely the weapons were intended for use in a fresh round of political chaos. Also that police were expanding their investigation. The weapons included, two machine guns; four M16 rifles; three M79 grenade launchers; 13 AK assault rifles; and 10 small rifles and ammunition; were among items seized by troops and border patrol police in a joint raid on a house in Tak.

Two people were arrested and taken to the 4th Infantry Regiment’s Task Force for questioning. Naresuan Task Force commander Maj Gen Ukrit Nutkhamhaeng; and Border Patrol Police Region 3 chief Pol Maj Gen Noppol Chatiwong travelled to Tak to examine the weapons.

“We’re still investigating the motive. But according to intelligence information, the weapons could be linked to political elements. Consequently looking to engineer unrest,” Pol Gen Chakthip said.

He said he has instructed police across the country, especially those in “high-risk provinces” to step up security for activities marking the 88th anniversary of the 1932 revolution today.

The revolution led by a group of military officers and civilians under the “Khana Ratsadon” banner culminated in the abolition of absolute monarchy in favour of a constitutional one. The authorities believe about 300 government opponents will gather at the Skywalk in central Bangkok’s Pathumwan district today to mark the event. Furthermore the gathering is expected to take place despite the emergency decree.

Pol Col Kissana Phattanacharoen, said it is believed the seized weapons were intended to create havoc. The discovery of the weapons comes amid intelligence reports about suspicious activities being planned by a certain group of people. He said police are also investigating to determine what political connections the group has.

Burapha

Sawadee-khrup. I am a multicultural Thai newswriter that is always on the lookout for daily news that are intriguing and unique in my native country Thailand.

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