"Anutin" States REA Cannot Be Dissolved, Long-Standing With Thai People

Thairath•Politics•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed the idea of dissolving the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), stating it has a long history with the Thai people.

•Anutin Charnvirakul, acting as Director-General of ISOC, stated the agency cannot be dissolved.
•The proposal to dissolve ISOC was made by Wanmuhamadnor Matha, head of the Prime Minister's advisory committee.
•Matters will be discussed and clarified, not treated as sensitive issues.

Overview

•On July 7, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stated that the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) cannot be dissolved.
•Anutin Charnvirakul justified this by stating ISOC has been intertwined with the Thai people for many years.
•The proposal to dissolve ISOC originated from Wanmuhamadnor Matha, suggesting it due to overlapping duties and a notable incident.
•Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed no prior discussion with Wanmuhamadnor Matha on the dissolution proposal.
•Anutin Charnvirakul urged that the issue should not be considered sensitive, stating there is nothing to it.
•Wanmuhamadnor Matha serves as the Prime Minister's advisory committee chairman and will accompany Anutin on a trip to Malaysia.
•Anutin Charnvirakul frequently meets with military officials in border provinces, often with Wanmuhamadnor Matha present.
•The Prime Minister reiterated that ISOC cannot be dissolved due to its long-standing presence with the nation.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“How can it be dissolved? It has been with the Thai nation for how many years?”"

“มั นจะไปยุบได้อย่างไร อยู่คู่ชาติไทยมาตั้งกี่ปีแล้ว”

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“Please don’t think like that.”"

“ขออย่าไปคิดแบบนั้น”

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Director-General of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC).

Wanmuhamadnor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)ℹ️

Chairman of the Prime Minister's advisory committee who proposed the dissolution of ISOC.

Organization

Internal Security Operations Command(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️

An organization that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated cannot be dissolved due to its long history with the Thai people.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made his statement regarding ISOC.

Place

Malaysia(ประเทศมาเลเซีย)ℹ️

A country Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to visit, with Wanmuhamadnor Matha joining the delegation.