Sihasak to discuss Southern border unrest with security agencies

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew announced plans to meet with security agencies to evaluate the situation following unrest at over 50 locations in the Southern border provinces.

•Sihasak Phuangketkaew will discuss the Southern border unrest with the Prime Minister and security agencies on August 24.
•Incidents occurred at more than 50 locations in the Southern border provinces.
•Government intelligence had prior knowledge of the operations, but predictions regarding timing and locations were insufficient.
•The Prime Minister has ordered full remediation for those affected by the incidents.

Overview

•On August 24, at 08:35, Sihasak Phuangketkaew gave an interview at Government House.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew admitted that while intelligence knew of the operations in advance, the timing and distribution of the attacks were difficult to predict accurately.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew will consult with the Prime Minister, the Secretary-General of the National Security Council, and the Director of the National Intelligence Agency to evaluate the situation.
•The Prime Minister ordered full remediation for people affected by the unrest.
•Unrest occurred at over 50 points in the Southern border provinces.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew will determine the identities and escape routes of the perpetrators and consider coordination with Malaysia.
•Security mechanisms and readiness will be reviewed to prevent future occurrences.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew declined to conclude whether the incidents were intended to discredit officials regarding the crackdown on illegal trade until after consulting all parties.

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Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

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

Organization

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

An agency whose Secretary-General is involved in evaluating the Southern border situation.

National Intelligence Agency(สำนักข่าวกรองแห่งชาติ)

An agency whose Director is involved in evaluating the Southern border situation.

Place

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

A country that is ready to cooperate in preventing perpetrators from crossing the border.

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The region where unrest occurred at over 50 locations.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Sihasak Phuangketkaew gave an interview on August 24.

Singapore(สิงคโปร์)ℹ️

The country whose Prime Minister is visiting Thailand.