BANGKOK, 17 October 2014 – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has affirmed that the security level in the southernmost region of Thailand has been raised following recent incidents while urging all units to work collaboratively to tackle the insurgency problem.
In his weekly address to the Thai people on television, Gen Prayut cited the southern unrest as a persistent problem that had caused substantial damage on the national economy, especially in the tourism, investment and industrial sectors. Despite much improvement, he insisted that the government had ordered officials to apply more stringency in all areas, ranging from security operations to development work and the creation of understanding.
The Ministry of Interior and all security agencies have been instructed by the premier to work together in an integrated manner in line with the government’s strategy. Meanwhile, the Army Commander-in-Chief and the Internal Security Operations Command have earlier introduced the “Thung Yang Daeng Model” which is expected to be an effective tool in providing better protection for schools in the Deep South.
Moreover, the Prime Minister noted that a special committee had been established to serve as the coordinator for the security personnel on duty in the restive region. He then asked the media to present news in a way that would help promote confidence in the government’s ability to solve this problem.
