PM Anutin addresses unrest in Southern Border Provinces

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul states that recent unrest in the southern border provinces is a retaliatory signal following intensive law enforcement operations.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Fort Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani on August 23, 2026.
•The Prime Minister attributes the unrest to aggressive crackdowns on insurgents, narcotics, and smuggled goods like cigarettes.
•The government will continue its current operational approach and law enforcement efforts despite retaliatory acts.
•The Prime Minister believes the current pattern of unrest is intended to disrupt and send signals rather than take lives.

Overview

•On August 23, 2026, at 18:10, Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Fort Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani.
•Anutin Charnvirakul received reports since the previous night regarding unrest in several locations across three southern border provinces.
•Anutin Charnvirakul consulted with the Army, ISOC, ISOC Region 4 Forward Command, and the 4th Army Area Commander to evaluate the situation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that intensive operations to punish lawbreakers, seize assets, and suppress drugs and smuggled goods caused retaliation from opponents.
•Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that intelligence gathering is ongoing and that the unrest is a disturbance meant to send a signal, not to kill.
•Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the government will not change its operational guidelines or retreat from law enforcement.
•Anutin Charnvirakul noted that while negotiations are ongoing, they should not be halted even if the opposing side continues to cause incidents.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Organization

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

An organization that provided reports on the unrest to the Prime Minister.

Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)(กองอำนวยการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในราชอาณาจักร)

An organization that provided reports on the unrest to the Prime Minister.

ISOC Region 4 Forward Command(กองอำนวยการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในภาค 4 ส่วนหน้า)

An organization that provided reports on the unrest to the Prime Minister.

Place

Fort Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital(โรงพยาบาลค่ายสรรพสิทธิประสงค์)

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave a statement in Ubon Ratchathani.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จ.อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province where Anutin Charnvirakul gave a statement.