Interior Ministry raises security in 5 southern border provinces

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has ordered governors in five southern border provinces to implement maximum security measures following unrest in the region.

•Permanent Secretary Assis Sampantharat ordered governors of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla, and Satun to raise security levels.
•The order was issued on August 24, 2026, in response to unrest affecting public safety and government offices.
•Four key measures include strict security patrols, hourly situation monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, and 24-hour reporting.

Overview

•Unrest in several southern border areas has affected the safety of citizens' lives, property, and government offices.
•Permanent Secretary Assis Sampantharat ordered governors of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla, and Satun to increase surveillance to the highest level.
•Local administration, Kamnans, Village Headmen, Village Security Teams (VRV), and Territorial Volunteer members are to coordinate with police and military for patrols and checkpoints.
•Security agencies are tasked with monitoring situations every hour, focusing on vulnerable sites such as government offices, schools, and healthcare centers.
•Provinces must coordinate with the Provincial Electricity Authority and telecommunications providers to urgently repair or install CCTV and communication systems.
•District officers and government heads must monitor movements 24 hours a day and report significant incidents directly to the provincial governors.
•The announcement by Permanent Secretary Assis Sampantharat occurred on August 24, 2026.

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Key Entities

Person

Assis Sampantharat(อรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior who ordered security elevations in five southern provinces.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry led by Permanent Secretary Assis Sampantharat.

Provincial Electricity Authority(การไฟฟ้าส่วนภูมิภาค)ℹ️

Agency coordinated with for the repair and installation of electricity and CCTV systems.