Suan Ruenrudee, ISOC opens a forum to create understanding of related laws. The NSC helped explain the reasons why it was still necessary to maintain both the organization and the laws. Points out like a middle chain, integrating work Emphasize that no single agency can take care of security alone.
The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) organized an academic seminar. Internal Security Maintenance Act of 2008 to disseminate knowledge Understanding of ISOC with Gen. Noppan Chanpradab, a special expert in the Royal Thai Army Lt. Gen. Danaiwattana Runguthai, Special Expert of the Royal Thai Army and Ms. Chonthanasorn Phisitsat, Director of the Security Policy and Strategy Division National Security Council (NSC) joins the discussion
Gen. Noppan discussed the case of the Kaew Klai Party proposing to repeal the ISOC Act. to dissolve ISOC. It is not clear for what reason they want to dissolve. Even though ISOC Have clear roles and responsibilities according to law Not redundant As for the staffing, it is a mixed structure between military and civilians. The manpower is clearly divided. Therefore, proposing a draft to dissolve ISOC is against the principles and skips the step in improving the duties and missions of government agencies. which is in accordance with the law and principles of international organization There is no empirical data to suggest that. Military power over civilians That will lead to the dissolution of ISOC. It is important to consider that the arrangement ISOC forces are complex and redundant. It is not necessary to repeal the Act but can amend regulations in the executive branch through Cabinet resolution.
Lt. Gen. Danaiwattana said that working to solve security problems Cannot work in just one department. Therefore, a joint directorate was born to integrate and work together. To be ready to deal with new security problems through anticipating ahead. Otherwise, the people will suffer. Must not work and chase problems like in the past.
Ms. Chonthanasorn said that when dissolving ISOC or repealing the ISOC Act, one should first consider whether the problem lies in the law or the substance of the law. If there is a problem, which mechanism can fix each section? Or if the problem lies in the practice Must come back and consider the correct problem.
Ms. Chonthanasorn said that ISOC has a duty to suppress and deter threats to national security. The present dangers have evolved from the past, such as communism, war, and terrorism. which has transformed into an economic disaster Social threats are very dynamic. and has very high intensity These security problems are therefore a challenge: security agencies should be designed to block various threats so as not to have an impact on the country and society. or the lives and livelihoods of the people because one danger cannot clearly be specified Will there be a single agency that will be responsible? But it will require cooperation.
Ms. Chonthanasorn said that the agency must be up to date with threats. flexible Can be done in both normal and abnormal conditions. The chain of command is short and concise, not emphasizing normal bureaucracy. It requires cooperation and integration. In the broad picture, one threat, one country, may not be able to handle it. requires cooperation Covers all areas To respond quickly to dangers and must rely on the public sector Drawing the public into being a part of maintaining security Therefore, it reflects the need to have an Act on the Internal Security Operations Command. It is necessary to have ISOC to respond to various threats. There must be a network.
“ISOC is a unique type of agency. More flexible than normal units To respond quickly to dangers If you are thinking of dissolving ISOC or setting up a new agency, you must find out if there will be an agency that can coordinate and cooperate to prevent new threats effectively. Because in that practice The NSC is like an agency that sets policies for agencies. or security issues But the NSC is a small agency. and there are gaps and lack of administration. Therefore, ISOC is considered a link in the chain between agencies in policy formulation. and agencies to put it into concrete practice,” Ms. Chonthanasorn said.
Reporters reported that Seminar participants agreed that the world uses soldiers to support security. It is compliance with international standards such as public organization. counter terrorism border control drug suppression Cybercrime prevention including news gathering public disaster relief, etc. As for the question of using ISOC's secret government budget to create wealth for high-ranking military officers, Confirming that the budget of 100,000 million baht is just the sum of the accumulated annual budget. which cannot be concluded to benefit any person Because each year's budget proposal is a step-by-step proposal. and the government budget spending system that can be screened and verified by the government system. If the budgets of other government agencies are included cumulatively each year Every government agency has a high budget as well.
Source: Thai News Agency