Sihasak Calls for Improved Southern Border Intelligence

Khaosod•Politics•14d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew emphasizes the need for improved intelligence and community engagement to resolve Southern border issues.

•Sihasak Phuangketkaew spoke at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya in Songkhla on August 31, 2026.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stated that intelligence work regarding the Southern border must be more accurate and operational responses must be ready.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew views peace talks as one part of reducing violence but not the entire solution.

Overview

•On August 31, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkaew gave an interview at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya in Mueang District, Songkhla Province.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew addressed concerns regarding potential incidents during a mobile Cabinet meeting coinciding with Malaysia's National Day.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew believes security measures are in place and that incidents are unlikely to occur.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew has been assigned to oversee the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) and serves as Vice Chairman of the National Security Council.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew emphasized that intelligence work must be more accurate and that timely operations must be prepared.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stressed the importance of mass work and reaching out to the people because work must be done together with the citizens.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stated that peace talks are a component for reducing violence but not the total process for solving the problem.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew noted the need to focus on internal care, including improving living standards, opportunities for citizens, and especially youth.

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Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vice Chairman of the National Security Council, and overseer of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC).

Organization

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลศรีวิชัย)ℹ️

The location in Mueang District, Songkhla Province, where Sihasak Phuangketkaew gave an interview.

Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC)(ศูนย์อำนวยการบริหารจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้ (ศอ.บต.))

An organization overseen by Sihasak Phuangketkaew.

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The body for which Sihasak Phuangketkaew serves as Vice Chairman.

Place

Mueang District, Songkhla Province(อ.เมือง จ.สงขลา)

The location of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya.