Measures beefed upward ahead of Blinken–Prayut conference
Govt officials are tensing their security pursuing the assassination of previous Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe by a disgruntled man in the Nara prefecture on Friday.
The killing of Japan’s longest-serving leading at a political rally has sent shockwaves across the world, including Thailand, where Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is definitely reportedly still using a bulletproof Benz S600 Guard sedan, really worth 19. 5 mil baht, as their vehicle.
According to a source in a security agency, realtors are beefing upward safety measures for the state’s leaders, such as Gen Prayut and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, to prevent such an incident from taking place.
National security is also expected to be intensified to anticipate incidents aimed at disrupting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in November.
Security protocols are to be beefed up to ensure security during today’s meeting between visiting Usa Secretary of State Antony Blinken plus Gen Prayut.
The premier’s plans to survey the provinces next month will be halted as agents review safety measures, the security agency resource said.
Meanwhile, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, mouthpiece chief of the nationwide police, said security protocols will be stiffened to ensure the safety of the country’s leaders.
The move can boost the confidence of VIP visitors from foreign nations, he said, incorporating it will be put into action subsequent an announcement.
“We must learn from previous training to ensure preparedness in handling uncertainty, inch he said.
Asked if the police have recognized suspicious movements amongst foreign visitors, Pol Gen Damrongsak said they haven’t.
For now, the priority is ensuring that this year’s Apec summit is kept smoothly, with tight security placed close to invitees, he said.