Anutin denies military helicopter shootings in Southern Border

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports of civilians being shot from military helicopters in the Southern border region while acknowledging the need to improve intelligence efficiency.

•Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports of civilians being shot from military helicopters based on confirmation from the 4th Army Region Commander.
•The Prime Minister stated that intelligence in the Southern border areas must be significantly improved.
•The incident occurred amidst a period of over 100 events in the area over three days.
•Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that military and political sectors are working together as equals.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview regarding unrest in the Southern border areas.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Lieutenant General Norathip Poynok, the 4th Army Region Commander, firmly denied that civilians were shot from helicopters.
•Anutin Charnvirakul instructed the 4th Army Region Commander to proceed with a clear investigation into the shooting allegations to provide peace of mind to the public.
•Anutin Charnvirakul noted that scientific and forensic evidence, such as bullet trajectory analysis, can be used to prove the facts of the shooting.
•Anutin Charnvirakul expressed concern that the occurrence of 10 to 100 simultaneous incidents over three days indicates that intelligence efficiency is unusable.
•Anutin Charnvirakul intends to use his discretion to adjust personnel and methods to improve the situation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that state officials operate within the framework of the law and denied that any official can act outside the law.
•Anutin Charnvirakul maintained that the military and political sectors are working together in unity without one leading the other.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Lieutenant General Norathip Poynok(พล.ท.นรธิป โพยนอก)

The 4th Army Region Commander.

Organization

4th Army Region(มท.ภ.4)

The military command responsible for the Southern border area.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Place

Southern Border(ชายแดนใต้)ℹ️

The area experiencing unrest and security incidents.