Sihasak to Discuss Southern Border Peace with Malaysia

Thairath•Politics•7d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew plans to meet the Malaysian Foreign Minister and propose the expansion of the Thai-Malaysian border fence to the Cabinet.

•Sihasak Phuangketkaew will travel to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia on September 16.
•A proposal to expand the border fence between Thailand and Malaysia will be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration on September 1, 2026.
•The Prime Minister has ordered the integration of intelligence and mass work in the southern border provinces.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew aims to bring Thanat Suwannanon to introduce him to Malaysian government executives.

Overview

•Sihasak Phuangketkaew is proposing that the Cabinet consider the construction of additional border fences along the Thai-Malaysian border to prevent illegal goods and drugs.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew emphasized the need for precise intelligence and integrated coordination among agencies for timely decision-making.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stated that mass work and economic development, specifically regarding infrastructure and employment for the youth, are essential for the southern border provinces.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew is scheduled to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia on September 16 to follow up on security and economic development cooperation.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew mentioned that events on August 22-23 impacted the confidence of citizens, investors, and business operators in the area.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew acknowledged an arson attack on a backhoe in Yarang District, Pattani Province, and stated the need to identify areas for improvement.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew intends to bring Thanat Suwannanon, the Director of the National Intelligence Agency and lead peace talk negotiator, to meet Malaysian government officials.
•The strategy to create safe zones in 14 border districts is under the operation of the Committee of the Government's Special Representative for Resolving Problems in the Southern Border Provinces, chaired by Sihasak Phuangketkaew.

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Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Committee of the Government's Special Representative for Resolving Problems in the Southern Border Provinces.

Thanat Suwannanon(ฐนัตถ์ สุวรรณานนท์)

Director of the National Intelligence Agency and lead negotiator for peace talks in the southern border.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body to which the border fence expansion proposal is being submitted.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The ministry preparing the proposal for the Thai-Malaysian border fence construction.

National Intelligence Agency(สำนักข่าวกรองแห่งชาติ)

The intelligence organization headed by Thanat Suwannanon.

Committee of the Government's Special Representative for Resolving Problems in the Southern Border Provinces(คณะกรรมการผู้แทนพิเศษรัฐบาลในการแก้ไขปัญหาจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The body responsible for operating safe zones in 14 border districts, chaired by Sihasak Phuangketkaew.

Place

Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus(มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ วิทยาเขตหาดใหญ่)

The location of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne International Convention Center where Sihasak Phuangketkaew spoke.

Songkhla Province(จังหวัดสงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the convention center at Prince of Songkla University is located.

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

The neighboring country involved in border security, economic development, and peace talks.

Yarang District, Pattani Province(อำเภอยะรัง จังหวัดปัตตานี)

The location where a backhoe was targeted in an arson attack.