One of the military officers who has been continuously receiving attention at this time is Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang or “ Big Kung ” , Commander of the 2nd Army Region, who is playing an important role in controlling the tense situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, especially the Chong Bok area in Ubon Ratchathani Province, amidst clashes and sensitive military movements. He is the commander in the area, negotiator, and maintainer of the situation from escalating, and has been accepted by both the military and the public.

The life path and education of "Big Kung" Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang

Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang was born in the northeast. He began his primary education at Ban Dung Community School and secondary education at Ban Dung Witthaya School, Class 10. He then entered the military path by studying at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Class 26, before continuing his studies at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA), Class 37.

To prepare for his senior position, he also studied the staff officer course at the Army Command and General Staff College, the 77th regular course, which was a path that provided him with a solid foundation for growth in the army.

Career path and role in the military

After graduating from the Royal Military Academy, “Big Kung” entered the service in the infantry and has served under the Second Army Area throughout. He has accumulated a lot of experience in the northeastern border region, from the platoon , company, battalion commander level to the regimental level.

His outstanding role is his ability to communicate, command and control situations in risk areas, which led to his being trusted to assume the position of 44th Commander of the 2nd Army Area from Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen , officially beginning his duties on October 1, 2024.

"Mae Thap Mon Kan", a nickname that comes with a smile

Another cute aspect of Lieutenant General Boonsin that makes him memorable, aside from his decisiveness in missions, is his nickname “ Mae Thap Mon Kan ” which comes from his resemblance to the famous country singer “Mon Kan Kaen Kun”. He admits that he has been frequently criticized by people in general, especially taxi drivers, and has even practiced singing 2-3 of Mon Kan’s songs because he feels happy that people compare him in a positive way.