Army Chief orders intelligence upgrade following Southern unrest

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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The Royal Thai Army Chief has ordered an improvement in intelligence capabilities following coordinated attacks in Southern Thailand.

•Army Chief General Pana Klaewplodtuk emphasized improving intelligence capabilities and safety protection measures.
•Army Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree denied that intelligence failed, stating it requires increased efficiency.
•Incidents occurred at over 51 locations simultaneously in the Southern Border Provinces, primarily involving property destruction.
•The Ministry of Defence and the Army are countering distorted information regarding the use of helicopters against civilians.

•On August 24, Rear Adm. Surasanti Kongsiri and Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree held a joint press conference at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
•Minister of Defence Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen visited the Royal Thai Army Headquarters to monitor the situation in the Southern border provinces.
•Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree stated that over 51 incidents occurred nearly simultaneously, which were psychological operations rather than attempts to kill civilians.
•Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvarey explained that the large number of incidents occurred because the areas were not high-priority targets and security personnel were insufficient for the total area.
•Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree confirmed that most incidents in the Southern border areas are linked to the BRN movement.
•General Pana Klaewplodtuk has emphasized the need to improve intelligence capabilities and increase security protection measures.
•Rear Adm. Surasanti Kongsiri stated that the attackers worked as a coordinated network with hidden objectives, though the primary cause is not yet concluded.
•The Ministry of Defence is working to correct distorted news, such as claims of helicopters firing on citizens, which the 4th Army Area Commander has already clarified.

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General Pana Klaewplodtuk(พล.อ. พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

The Army Chief who ordered the improvement of intelligence capabilities.

Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree(พล.ต.วินธัย สุวารี)

The Royal Thai Army spokesperson.

Rear Adm. Surasanti Kongsiri(พล.ร.ต.สุรสันต์ คงสิริ)

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence.

Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen(พล.ท.อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ)

The Minister of Defence.

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

The military organization responsible for security and intelligence improvement.

Ministry of Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️

The ministry supporting regional armies and monitoring the Southern situation.

ISOC Region 4 Forward Command(กอ.รมน.ภาค 4 สน.)

The agency that adjusted communication methods regarding the Southern border situation.

BRN

The movement linked to most incidents in the Southern border areas.

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนใต้)

The region experiencing instability and coordinated attacks.

Narathiwat Province(จังหวัดนราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province with the highest number of incidents.

Royal Thai Army Headquarters(กองบัญชาการกองทัพบก)

The location where the joint press conference and ministerial visit took place.