PM orders increased security, aid for injured in south

BANGKOK, 14 March 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has issued an urgent order for increased security measures in the southern border provinces as well as care for those affected by a recent insurgent attack.

Prime Minister’s Spokesperson Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd made known that Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has issued an urgent command for security officers in the 3 southern border provinces to step up their monitoring against insurgent activity and protection of civilians.

He has ordered medical facilities to provide full assistance and care for people injured in recent attacks while affirming that culprits will be brought to justice as soon as possible.

The prime minister has asserted his government is working to end the insurgency in the south as well as uproot influential individuals, drug dealers, fuel smugglers and human traffickers with a view to see results in the next 6 months. He asked that the public aid state officers in achieving their goals of returning peace to the region.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan meanwhile, let on he has not added any additional orders to the commands of the premier as he is confident that the Kingdom’s security agents can handle the situation.


-- NNT 2016-03-14

The last statement, says it all!

Last week the government claimed that the situation in the south had greatly improved for the better under their watch. Obviously they lied yet again! Facts cannot be hidden for long.

Prayuth has issued an urgent command for security officers in the 3 southern border provinces to step up their monitoring against insurgent activity and protection of civilians.

And Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan responds with a Been There, Done That Already.

Meanwhile secretary-general of the National Security Council Gen. Thawip Netniyom just reported that that strict work to combat insurgents, better utilization of intelligence and peace dialogues have proven to be effective.

Apparently, the military's most effective measures have proven inadequate to quell the insurgents violence.

Again and Again.