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NSC monitors cyber threats and protests near Government House

NSC monitors cyber threats and protests near Government House

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The National Security Council reports overall security stability while prioritizing cyber threat monitoring and preparations for upcoming protests.

  • •General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat stated that overall security is not concerning except for cyberattacks.
  • •The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has held meetings to clarify protection measures against cyberattacks.
  • •Protesters are planned to move to the Ministry of Energy on November 16.
  • •Police have prepared readiness for potential escalations or blockades of Government House.

Overview

  • •On November 13 at 10:00, General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat spoke after discussions with the Prime Minister and the Director of the National Intelligence Agency.
  • •General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat stated that the overall security situation is not worrying, except for cyberattacks occurring in several countries.
  • •The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society invited relevant agencies to meetings over the past two days to discuss protection measures and solutions for cyber incidents.
  • •The Prime Minister emphasized that all sectors must resolve problems quickly and efficiently to avoid causing hardship to the people.
  • •Protests are currently ongoing beside Government House, and the government confirms it is listening to the problems.
  • •Protesters are preparing to move their procession to the Ministry of Energy on November 16.
  • •General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat confirmed there are no concerns regarding the November 16 movement as long as it remains within the legal framework.
  • •Relevant police officers have prepared readiness to handle situations if protesters escalate to block Government House or other locations.

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Key Entities

Organization

National Security Council(สมช.)ℹ️
The agency responsible for monitoring global cyber threats and security situations.
National Intelligence Agency(สำนักข่าวกรองแห่งชาติ)
The agency whose director briefed the security situation at global, regional, and domestic levels.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️
The ministry that convened meetings to discuss cyber protection measures.
Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️
The destination where protesters plan to move on November 16.

Person

General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)
Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The head of government who emphasized efficient problem solving to prevent public hardship.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where protests are occurring and a potential target for blockades.