Anutin pushes for integrated approach to Southern unrest

Khaosod•Politics•20d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasizes integrated cooperation and open negotiation to resolve long-term instability in the Southern Border Provinces.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Prince of Songkla University in Songkhla on September 1, 2026.
•The government is shifting its security management strategy to prioritize negotiation while maintaining strict law enforcement.
•Anutin Charnvirakul aims to integrate the work of the police, military, administrative officials, and security agencies.

Overview

•On September 1, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Prince of Songkla University in Songkhla province.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that solving the Southern unrest requires all units to work together and involve local people in communication.
•Anutin Charnvirakul mentioned a recent meeting with the National Security Council to update the Southern Border Provinces situation control plan to match current circumstances.
•Anutin Charnvirakul noted that since the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior are now the same person, integration between the police, military, and administration will be more concrete.
•Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that the government will not close the door to negotiations but will strictly enforce the law and suppress those causing unrest.
•Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged that the unrest has persisted for 30-40 years and a single strategy change will not provide an instant solution.
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied that solving the Southern unrest is intended to increase Member of Parliament seats for the Bhumjaithai Party, stating it is a government duty, not a political matter.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"The important thing is negotiation; the channel for negotiation must not be closed."

ที่สำคัญคือการเจรจา ต้องไม่ปิดช่องเจรจา

Anutin Charnvirakul

"It must improve. To say that a problem occurring for 30-40 years will change just by changing the strategy once—no one can say that with confidence."

มันต้องดีขึ้น จะมาบอกว่าปัญหาที่มันเกิดขึ้นมา 30-40 ปีแล้ว พอมาเปลี่ยนยุทธศาสตร์ครั้งเดียว โอ้โหจะเปลี่ยน แล้วมั่นใจได้เลย มันไม่มีใคร พูดได้

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Organization

Prince of Songkla University(มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave his statement.

National Security Council(สมช.)ℹ️

The body that met on a Friday to discuss updating the Southern Border Provinces situation control plan.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party mentioned in relation to Member of Parliament seats in the Southern Border Provinces.

Place

Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where Prince of Songkla University is located.