Natthaphong proposes 5 points for Southern security intelligence revie

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, proposed five measures to improve security intelligence and peace talks in the Southern Border Provinces.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut proposed five points for the government and security agencies to review regarding Southern border security.
•The proposal was made on August 25, 2026, at the Parliament Building following a Shadow Cabinet meeting.
•The People's Party condemned violence caused by insurgents in the Southern Border Provinces.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut addressed criticisms linking the People's Party to the BRN.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut held a press conference at the Parliament Building after a Shadow Cabinet meeting.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the People's Party condemned violence carried out by insurgents in the Southern Border Provinces.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut proposed the intelligence system shift from reactive reporting to event prevention.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut suggested that security agencies build trust with local leaders, religious leaders, local administrative organizations, local politicians, civil society, and local residents.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut called for efficient data exchange between military, police, administrative, and intelligence agencies.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut recommended that border intelligence link with international cooperation to exchange data on movements and routes related to cross-border incidents.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut urged that peace talks be conducted alongside security maintenance with clear goals and honest discussions on the root causes of political conflict.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut asserted that it is the duty of Members of Parliament to reflect comprehensive information and urged that questions about state power usage not be viewed as political attacks.

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Key Entities

Person

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

A party-list MP and leader of the People's Party.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

BRN

A group that the People's Party was criticized for being associated with.

Place

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave a press conference.

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The area experiencing violence and where security intelligence review was proposed.