Sihasak on Southern Border Security and Malaysia National Day

Thairath•Politics•7d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlines security measures for the southern border during Malaysia's National Day.

•Sihasak Phuangketkeow addressed security concerns in the southern border area on August 31, 2026.
•Security measures are in place to ensure confidence during a mobile Cabinet meeting coinciding with Malaysia's National Day.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for more accurate intelligence and timely operations to prevent recurring incidents.
•The approach to resolving issues includes peace talks, improving living standards, and public outreach.

•On August 31, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkeow spoke at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya.
•Concerns were raised regarding instability in the southern border area during Malaysia's National Day and a mobile Cabinet meeting.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow, as the overseer of SBPAC and Vice Chairman of the National Security Council, reviewed short-term security measures.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow held discussions with government agencies and the private sector to build confidence.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that intelligence work must be more accurate and operations must be timely.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeau emphasized that mass work and reaching out to the people are the most important factors.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow noted that while peace talks are a key part of the solution, they do not solve all problems.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow indicated that the start of peace talks depends on the current situation assessment.

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Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, overseer of SBPAC, and Vice Chairman of the National Security Council.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลศรีวิชัย)ℹ️

The location where Sihasak Phuangketkeow spoke on August 31, 2026.

SBPAC(ศอ.บต.)

An organization overseen by Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The body where Sihasak Phuangketkeow serves as Vice Chairman.