Army Chief of Staff on Southern Border Resolution and Security

Matichon•Politics•22d ago

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Army Chief of Staff General Chaipruek Duangprapat reports smooth public hearings on Southern border issues while urging security vigilance during Malaysia National Day.

•General Chaipruek Duangprapat spoke at Songkhla Provincial Hall on August 31.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over a hearing regarding the southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
•The discussions focused primarily on economic needs and requests for central government support.
•Security forces are monitoring potential symbolic attacks coinciding with Malaysia National Day.

Overview

•On August 31 at 18:30, General Chaipruek Duangprapat spoke at Songkhla Provincial Hall.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over a hearing to listen to opinions from community leaders and residents regarding the resolution of problems in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat stated that the discussions were mostly regarding the economic sector and requests for support from the central government.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat clarified that the discussions did not cover peace talks, which depend on the head of the talks.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat noted that security forces are maintaining full caution and evaluating potential symbolic attacks during Malaysia National Day.
•Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defense, instructed a change in tactics and approaches for area operations.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat referenced a statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow regarding the non-specific nature of some intelligence reports.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat stated that intelligence analysis must increase and cooperation with all sectors must be strengthened.

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Key Entities

Person

General Chaipruek Duangprapat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Army Chief of Staff and Secretary-General of the Internal Security Operations Command.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen(พลโท อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ)

Minister of Defense.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Organization

Internal Security Operations Command(กอ.รมน)ℹ️

The organization for which General Chaipruek Duangprapat serves as Secretary-General.

State Security Committee(กมธ. ความมั่นคงแห่งรัฐ)

The committee that gave interviews criticizing intelligence deficiencies.

Place

Pattani(ปัตตานี)

One of the southern border provinces involved in the problem-solving discussions.

Yala(ยะลา)

One of the southern border provinces involved in the problem-solving discussions.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

One of the southern border provinces involved in the problem-solving discussions.

Songkhla Provincial Hall(ศาลากลางจังหวัดสงขลา)

The location where General Chaipruek Duangprapat gave his statement on August 31.