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Sungai Kolok Removed from Security Area; 19 Districts in 4 Provinces Remain

Sungai Kolok Removed from Security Area; 19 Districts in 4 Provinces Remain

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

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The Thai Cabinet has decided to remove Sungai Kolok district from its designation as a national security area, while maintaining security measures in 19 other districts across four southern provinces.

  • •The Thai Cabinet approved removing Sungai Kolok district in Narathiwat province from its status as a nationally sensitive security area.
  • •This decision aligns security measures with the current situation, aiming to alleviate restrictions and support the daily lives of residents.
  • •Security measures will continue in 19 other districts across Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla provinces to ensure ongoing, comprehensive, and effective management of the situation.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet approved the adjustment of Sungai Kolok district's security status.
  • •The Cabinet approved removing Sungai Kolok district in Narathiwat from the area designated as affecting internal national security.
  • •The adjustment was made based on the Emergency Situation Management Committee's proposal, following a comprehensive assessment of the situation.
  • •The situation in Sungai Kolok has changed, allowing for the relaxation of some security measures to align with reality and support public life.
  • •Security measures will be maintained in 19 other districts across Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla provinces.
  • •Maintaining security in these 19 districts is crucial for continuous, comprehensive, and effective situation management.
  • •The government affirmed its commitment to closely monitoring the situation and adapting measures.
  • •The government aims to ensure security and quality of life for the public progress together.

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"Adjusted "Sungai Kolok" out of the security area, while 19 districts in 4 provinces remain."
ปรับ “สุไหงโก-ลก” พ้นพื้นที่ความมั่นคง ส่วน 19 อำเภอใน 4 จังหวัดยังคงไว้

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The executive body of the Thai government that approved the adjustment of security areas.
Emergency Situation Management Committee(คณะกรรมการบริหารสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน)
The committee that proposed the adjustment of Sungai Kolok's security area status to the Cabinet.

Place

Sungai Kolok(สุไหงโก-ลก)ℹ️
A district in Narathiwat province that has been removed from a national security area designation.
Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️
A province in southern Thailand where Sungai Kolok district is located, and which remains partially under security measures.
Pattani(ปัตตานี)ℹ️
A province in southern Thailand where 19 districts remain under security measures.
Yala(ยะลา)ℹ️
A province in southern Thailand where 19 districts remain under security measures.
Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
A province in southern Thailand where 19 districts remain under security measures.

Person

Ms. Lalida Phertwiwatana(น.ส.ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)
Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the Cabinet's decision.

Law

Internal Security Act B.E. 2008(พระราชบัญญัติ( พ.ร.บ.) การรักษาความมั่นคงภายในราชอาณาจักร พ.ศ. 2008)
The law under which areas are designated as affecting national security, and which allows for the current adjustments.