Metropolitan Police Chief Orders Investigation into Firearms Case Involving Chinese National Sun Mingchen After Home Raid in Bang Saothong
Bangkok's Metropolitan Police chief ordered an investigation after officers raided a home in Samut Prakan and found a Chinese national with illegal firearms and ammunition, with some weapons linked to police officers.
On May 10, 2025, Metropolitan Police Commander Siam Boonsom signed Order 154/2569 establishing a fact-finding committee following online reports of a raid by Bang Saothong Police Station officers in Samut Prakan Province. The raid uncovered a Chinese national named Sun Mingchen with firearms, ammunition, and equipment. Initial investigation revealed that some of the seized weapons were in the possession of officers in the Metropolitan Police Bureau's command structure, necessitating a formal inquiry into whether any officers were connected to the seized weapons or involved with the individual in question.
A six-member investigative committee was established with Deputy Commander Thanakrit Bouncherueng serving as chair. Officers were instructed to complete the investigation promptly and submit findings to their superiors for further action. The order was signed on May 9, 2025, by Metropolitan Police Commander Siam Boonsom.
