Bangkok:The Prime Minister has directed security agencies and administrative authorities to enhance security measures following the spread of unrest to the Satun and Songkhla provinces.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the unrest in the southern border provinces, emphasizing the need to protect the public and secure the area. He instructed relevant agencies to maintain vigilance and prevention, despite these areas rarely experiencing such disturbances.
At 300 PM, the Prime Minister called for an urgent meeting at Government House with Police General Samran Nuanma, the National Police Chief, and General Chaiyapruk Duangprapat, Secretary-General of the National Security Council. The meeting focused on increasing vigilance in high-risk areas, enhancing coordination between police, military, and intelligence agencies, and investigating the incidents' connections to identify and prosecute perpetrators. Additionally, the National Security Council was tasked with assessing the potential escalation of violence and its impact on confidence, the economy, and tourism. The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of supporting injured students and their families while ensuring continuous reporting to the government.