Boonsin Padklang
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Boonsin Padklang | |
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บุญสิน พาดกลาง | |
_1_(cropped).jpg) Boonsin in 2025 | |
| Commander of the 2nd Army Area | |
| In office 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Adul Boonthamcharoen |
| Succeeded by | Weerayut Raksin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1965 Ban Dung, Udon Thani, Thailand |
| Spouse | Supangphan Phadklang |
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| Nickname | Kung |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Years of service | 1990–2025 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 2nd Army Area 6th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | South Thailand Insurgency 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict |
Boonsin Padklang (Thai: บุญสิน พาดกลาง, RTGS: Bunsin Phatklang; born 22 September 1965)[1] is a retired Royal Thai Army officer who served as the commander of the 2nd Army Area from 2024 to 2025, which covers Northeast Thailand (Isan).[2][3][4]
Boonsin was born in Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province, Thailand, in 1965. His father, a junior police officer, inspired him to pursue a military career. He grew up and received his education in Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province, during the time his father was involved in counter-communist operations in the Cold War era.[5]
He attended the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, and Royal Thai Army's Command and General Staff College.[6]
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