Thanathorn Demands Thorough Investigation into Chinese Man's Weapons Stockpile; Police Chief's 'Collector' Explanation Raises Concerns
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a Chonburi MP, demands a thorough investigation into a Chinese national's cache of military-grade weapons and assembled explosives, rejecting police claims it was merely a collector's hobby and warning of pote
On May 10, 2025, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a People's Party MP from Chonburi, posted on Facebook challenging Police Chief Kittarat Panthapetch's explanation that the arrest of 31-year-old Chinese national Ming Chen Sun was simply a case of weapons collecting rather than terrorism.
Thanathorn argues that the public deserves clearer answers. What authorities discovered was not ordinary firearms that collectors might own, but military-grade weapons, explosives, and C4 plastic explosives used in military operations. C4's destructive force is extreme—it detonates at speeds exceeding thousands of meters per second and can:
- Destroy building structures - Pierce or tear apart vehicles - Generate blast pressure and shrapnel causing severe injuries - Cause catastrophic damage in enclosed spaces like malls, transit systems, or crowded areas
Crucially, the explosives were not merely stored but had been assembled, wired, and installed into a vest ready for use. Thanathorn questions: if not for operational purposes, why would they be assembled this way?
He emphasizes that a gun enthusiast has no legitimate reason to possess such devastating explosives, since they cannot be used for recreational target practice like firearms. This case should not be minimized as personal preference but recognized as involving military-grade weapons and explosives—not ordinary collectibles.
Thanathorn stresses that the public has every right to be concerned and demand answers. If an incident occurred in a shopping mall, tourist destination, transit system, or residential area, who would be accountable for lives lost?
He calls on the national police office to conduct a thorough, transparent investigation into the suspect's intent, networks, connections, financial sources, and the purpose of possessing these weapons. The authorities must also implement serious measures against Thai shell companies, nominees, and transnational crime.
Thanathorn reiterates this is not an ordinary criminal case but directly impacts national security and public safety nationwide. The state must comprehensively assess the situation and give it the highest priority while investigating the network behind this Chinese suspect.
