Sihasak: PM Prioritizes Safety in Southern Border Resolution

Thairath•Politics•9d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlines the Prime Minister's directives for enhancing security and stability in the Southern border provinces.

•Sihasak Phuangketkeow discussed Southern border resolution guidelines on September 1, 2026.
•The Prime Minister emphasized that the safety of life and property is the top priority.
•Intelligence work is to be integrated under a Team Thailand approach.
•Cooperation with Malaysia will focus on border security, tracking perpetrators, and peace talks.

Overview

•On September 1, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkeow spoke regarding the guidelines for resolving problems in the Southern border.
•The Prime Minister appointed Sihasak Phuangketkeow to chair a security workshop to discuss current situations and events from August 22-23.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that the Prime Minister urged that safety of life and property must come first to ensure confidence among citizens and the private sector.
•The Prime Minister emphasized integrated intelligence work where all agencies operate as Team Thailand for accuracy and timeliness.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow noted that mass work, including understanding, reaching citizens, and creating opportunities for local people, must be given more importance.
•The resolution strategy includes cooperation with Malaysia regarding border security, tracking perpetrators of unrest, and the Southern peace dialogue process.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Thairath (Thai Version)Read on Thairath (English Version)

Source: Thairath (Original)

Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs who chaired a security workshop on Southern border issues.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

An individual mentioned as urging the resolution of Southern border problems.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The leader who assigned Sihasak Phuangketkeow to chair the security workshop and emphasized life and property safety.

Place

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

A country cooperating on border security, tracking perpetrators, and Southern peace talks.

Southern Border(ชายแดนใต้)ℹ️

The area where security issues and unrest are being addressed.