The weapons linked to the Bang Nam Priao cache were reportedly from the same batch that the five suspects allegedly distributed to create chaos during the 2014 protests. Initial questioning allegedly discovered Wattana’s links to “hardcore red shirts” and his previous record of possessing unauthorised military weapons, Srivara said. Meanwhile, national police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda dismissed speculation that the discovery of the weapons in Chachoengsao was a false-flag operation. When police revealed the weapons discovery last week, they presumed that they belonged to Wutthipong due to their serial numbers. By continuing the restriction, the junta is taking advantage of the discovery of the weapons cache to consolidate power, said political scientist Titipol Phakdeewanich.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 04, 2017 18:51 UTC