Army Advisor General Boonsin Denies Sound Clip, Emphasizes No Political Involvement

On February 5, 2024, General Boonsin Padklang, advisor to the Army Commander, addressed a sound clip circulating on social media that implied military budget cuts might have prevented certain losses. The general emphatically denied ever making such statements, stressing he has never been involved with politicians or expressed political opinions. He clarified that his invited lectures are solely aimed at cultivating love for nation, religion, and monarchy, and do not discuss political or budgetary issues. 'I confirm again that I am not involved in politics and am only ready to fulfill my duty of promoting national, religious, and royal ideologies,' General Boonsin stated.