"Gen. Pu-Duang" Reaffirms ISOC necessity, denies domestic IO, only targets Cambodia.

MGR Online•General•12d ago

Reader Briefing

Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) deputy refutes domestic 'information operations' and confirms its vital role as a central coordinating body.

•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad, Secretary-General of ISOC, reaffirmed the necessity of ISOC's coordinating role on July 8, 2026.
•He denied ISOC's involvement in 'information operations' (IO) against Thai citizens, stating IO is only used in military operations against Cambodia.
•ISOC is undergoing continuous development and has no 'ghost soldiers' and will punish those misusing its name.
•The agency is open to public and media scrutiny to demonstrate its operational transparency and effectiveness.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad stated that ISOC remains essential as a central hub for integrating agencies and resolving national security issues.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad denied that ISOC conducts information operations (IO) against Thai citizens, asserting that IO is exclusively for military operations against Cambodia.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad emphasized ISOC's commitment to purging 'ghost soldiers' and punishing individuals misrepresenting the organization for personal gain.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad likened ISOC's central role to that of a 'midfielder' or 'game-cutter' in a football team, highlighting its importance in coordination.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad confirmed that ISOC has implemented measures to address issues like 'ghost soldiers' and investigate alleged errors, such as the misuse of ISOC vehicles.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad welcomed feedback from all parties, including politicians and the public, to enhance ISOC's operations and suitability to current threats.
•ISOC has evolved from its anti-communist mission to adapt to contemporary security threats, with a central command staff of approximately 1,100 personnel.
•General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad asserted ISOC's transparency by stating that the agency has no IO tools and is open to media inspection to verify this claim.

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Key Quotes

Gen. Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad

"The truth is no single agency can do it all, but which agency will handle this mission? If we compare it to a football team, without a midfielder, a game-cutter, a game-maker, or a ball carrier, what will happen without a central core, and who will do it?"

ความจริงไม่มีหน่วยงานใดหน่วยงานหนึ่งมาเป็นก็ได้ แต่ภารกิจดังกล่าวจะให้หน่วยไหนทำ เพราะถ้าเปรียบเป็นทีมฟุตบอล ไม่มีมิดฟิลด์ ตัวตัดเกม ตัวทำเกมหรือลำเลียงบอลขึ้นไป ไม่มีแกนกลางของทีมแล้วจะทำอย่างไร และใครจะเป็นผู้ทำ

Gen. Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad

"ISOC has no tools for IO operations. We are open for the media to inspect. We confirm ISOC has no such missions."

กอ.รมน.ไม่มีเครื่องมือในการทำไอโอ พร้อมเปิดให้สื่อเข้าไปดูได้ ยืนยันว่า กอ.รมน.ไม่มีภารกิจเหล่านั้น

Gen. Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad

"Those who falsely claim to act for personal gain must be punished, and 'ghost soldiers' who leech off others will be purged."

พวกแอบอ้างทำส่วนตัวต้องโดนลงโทษ พร้อมล้าง “ทหารผี” พวกกินแรงเรียบร้อย

Key Entities

Person

Gen. Pu-Duang(เสธ.ปูด้วง)

A nickname for General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad, Secretary-General of ISOC, who made statements about the organization's functions.

General Chaiyaphruk Duang Prapad(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Secretary-General of ISOC and Deputy Army Chief of Staff, who provided clarification and defense of ISOC's operations.

Mr. Wanmuhamad Noor Mala(นายวันมูหะหมัด นอร์ มะทา)

Advisor to the Prime Minister and a committee member who provided observations and suggestions regarding ISOC.

Director of ISOC(ผอ.รมน.)

The Director of ISOC, who contacted officials regarding incidents involving civilian casualties.

Commander of the Army(ผบ.ทบ.)

The Commander of the Army, who emphasized the elimination of underperforming personnel within ISOC.

Commander of the 4th Army Area(แม่ทัพภาค 4)

The Commander of the 4th Army Area, who was contacted by the Director of ISOC regarding security incidents.

Mr. Kamolsak Lee-Wa-Moh(นายกมลศักดิ์ ลีวาเมาะ)

A Member of Parliament for Narathiwat, Province of the Prachachat Party, who was allegedly targeted in an incident involving ISOC vehicles.

MP for Narathiwat, Prachachat Party(สส.นราธิวาส พรรคประชาชาติ)

The Member of Parliament for Narathiwat from the Prachachat Party, whose alleged targeting involved ISOC vehicles.

Organization

ISOC(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️

The Internal Security Operations Command, an organization whose necessity and functions were defended by its Secretary-General.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A neighboring country against which ISOC's information operations are openly acknowledged to be directed.