Natthaphong on Southern Peace Talks and ISOC Dissolution

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

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People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut supports the resumption of Southern border peace talks and the eventual dissolution of ISOC.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut spoke in Narathiwat Province on July 18.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut wants to see peace talks in the Southern border provinces move forward after a 2-year hiatus.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut views the dissolution of ISOC as the end goal but acknowledges the need for a transition period.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated the military should focus on national defense and avoid political involvement.

•On July 18, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview in Narathiwat Province regarding the upcoming Southern border peace talks.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut expressed a desire to see the peace process move forward, including a proposed 40-day ceasefire pilot.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut emphasized that the peace and normalcy of the people are the most important priorities.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated that the People's Party, and previously Future Forward and Move Forward parties, have consistently proposed the dissolution of ISOC as a final goal.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut believes the military should perform its duty in national defense and not overlap with internal security agencies or interfere in politics.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has communicated with ISOC and other agencies, stating that the People's Party prioritizes the safety of people in the area.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated that the People's Party does not object to the use of special power laws if they are used correctly and fairly.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut believes there is no conflict between political parties and security agencies as both share the goal of peace in the area.

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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

List MP, leader of the People's Party and leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

ISOC(กอ.รมน.)

The Internal Security Operations Command.

Future Forward Party(อนาคตใหม่)ℹ️

A past political party that proposed the dissolution of ISOC.

Move Forward Party(พรรคก้าวไกล)ℹ️

A past political party that proposed the dissolution of ISOC.

Narathiwat Province(จ.นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The location where Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview on July 18.