The weapons and ammunition found looked new because they had been kept in well-sealed boxes hidden in secret spots, he added. Lt Gen Sansern said the seized items would be kept as evidence for further investigations to nail the culprits because possessing such war materials was detrimental to national security. The spokesman said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had instructed officials to look for those who were involved and take appropriate legal action. He said the government does not want to link the discovery to past violent incidents. The prime minister has insisted that Thailand must move forward with proper law enforcement and all culprits must be brought to justice, Lt Gen Sansern said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2017 05:48 UTC