The "Commander of the Royal Thai Navy" confirms no weapons are missing from the "Royal Thai Navy" in the case of "Ming Chen Sun" a Chinese national smuggling war weapons, with orders for strict punishment and no assistance to offenders.
On 15 May 2026, Admiral Phairoj Fuangjan, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), clarified the case involving navy firearms linked to "Ming Chen Sun," a Chinese suspect caught with a large cache of war weapons. He confirmed that no weapons have gone missing from the Royal Thai Navy; the incident reflects individual misconduct by the offender.
An investigation found no evidence of weapons being taken from the Royal Thai Navy's system. The Commander emphasized to all subordinate units and relevant commanders that no assistance will be provided to the offenders, as this is a matter of personal conduct.
Furthermore, the most important aspect for personnel is their behavior, requiring good conduct and self-discipline to become exemplary naval officers.