_ISOC Denies IO Attack Rumors, Cites Internal Security Act

Khaosod•Society•21h ago

Reader Briefing

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) refutes allegations of using information operations (IO) for attacks, stating all communication activities strictly adhere to the Internal Security Act to foster understanding and warn of threats.

•The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has denied rumors of using information operations (IO) to attack individuals or groups.
•ISOC stated that its communication activities are conducted within the legal framework of the Internal Security Act B.E. 2008.
•The organization aims to promote public understanding of national security issues and warn citizens about various threats.
•ISOC emphasized its commitment to accurate, transparent, and verifiable communication that respects citizens' freedoms.

Overview

•On May 30, 2026, _ISOC Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Tharamnoon Mai-sonthi clarified that _ISOC has no policy to conduct IO for attacks in order to address public concerns.
•_ISOC stated that its communication activities are performed in accordance with the Internal Security Act B.E. 2008, Section 7 (4), in order to promote public awareness and participation in national security.
•The Internal Security Act B.E. 2008, Section 7 (4), mandates _ISOC to promote public awareness and participation in safeguarding national institutions and addressing security threats.
•_ISOC's communication efforts are viewed as strategic communication and public relations, aiming to disseminate facts and foster correct understanding of security situations in order to help the public recognize threats.
•_ISOC acknowledged the complexity and rapid changes in security threats, including information warfare, transnational crime, drugs, violence, and misinformation, highlighting the importance of public awareness and participation.
•_ISOC affirmed that its communications are based on accuracy, transparency, verifiability, and respect for public freedoms, with no intention of distorting information, inciting hatred, or attacking any party.
•_ISOC expressed gratitude to all sectors for their monitoring, verification, and feedback, and pledged to continue its mission transparently and ethically, prioritizing national and public interests.
•_ISOC will continue to enhance public knowledge, understanding, and participation in monitoring, preventing, and resolving security issues in order to build a strong, safe, and stable Thai society.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.ธรรมนูญ ไม้สนธิ์

"_ISOC has never had a policy or conducted IO in the manner alleged."

กอ.รมน. ไม่เคยมีนโยบายหรือการดำเนินการไอโอ ในลักษณะตามที่ถูกกล่าวอ้างแต่อย่างใด

พล.ต.ธรรมนูญ ไม้สนธิ์

"_ISOC's communication work is the performance of duties as clearly defined by law."

งานด้านการสื่อสารของ กอ.รมน. เป็นการปฏิบัติภารกิจตามอำนาจหน้าที่ที่กฎหมายกำหนดไว้อย่างชัดเจน

พล.ต.ธรรมนูญ ไม้สนธิ์

"_ISOC confirms that its communications adhere to principles of correctness, transparency, verifiability, and respect for public freedoms as prescribed by law."

กอ.รมน. ขอยืนยันว่า การสื่อสารของ กอ.รมน. ยึดหลักความถูกต้อง โปร่งใส ตรวจสอบได้ และเคารพสิทธิเสรีภาพของประชาชนตามที่กฎหมายกำหนด

Key Entities

Organization

_ISOC(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️

The Internal Security Operations Command, an organization that clarifies its communication policies and legal framework.

Person

Maj. Gen. Tharamnoon Mai-sonthi(พล.ต.ธรรมนูญ ไม้สนธิ์)

Spokesperson for _ISOC who addressed rumors regarding information operations.

Law

Internal Security Act B.E. 2008(พระราชบัญญัติการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในราชอาณาจักร พ.ศ. 2008)ℹ️

The legal framework under which _ISOC conducts its communication operations and fulfills its duties.