10 October 2023 at 05:56 PUBLISHED
According to place key Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanak, the Fourth Army Region is putting plans in place to maintain stability in the South as the authorities considers repealing an emergency order that placed restrictions on three regions.
The emergency order in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala was extended by the government for one month last month. With the exception of the towns of Si Sakhon, Sungai Kolok, Waeng, and Sukhirin in Narathiwat, Yaring, Mayo and Mai Kaen in Pattani, as well as Betong and Kabang in Yala, the evacuation order is currently in effect in these places until October 17.
Lt Gen Santi, also the producer of Internal Security Operations Command Region 4, said the decision may have an impact on regional protection as the government considers permanently scrapping the order.
According to him, the order has streamlined the investigative process and resulted in efficient security work.
Lt. Gen. Santi stated that Isoc may hold a discussion about which portions of the decree are required to ensure security if the government decides to only half cancel it.
To identify healthy and unsafe areas and prioritize their needs, he said Isoc may divide 22 districts across the three provinces into different colors, such as green, yellow, and red.
If the government decides to revoke the order, he anticipates that it will initially be implemented in green places before gradually spreading to others as safety increases.
However, he added that if there is a security risk, Isoc will support the government’s decision to revoke the order in all places.
The order is set to expire in 2027, according to the 20-year national approach, he said.
However, the order, which is seen as oppressive to locals, is being called for by rights organizations.
The government has extended the order 73 days since 2005, according to the Intellectual Network Council of the Southern Border Provinces.