She’s unfazed by deadly attacks on policemen
In response to concerns over new outbreaks of violence in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra may visit three of the country’s southern provinces nowadays.
The trip marks the perfect leader’s second visit to the southern regions of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.
Lt Gen Phaisarn Sangnu, captain of the 4th Army, said military, police and local officials may work up to step up security and guards during the prime minister’s attend.
Lt. Gen Phaisarn, who also serves as the director of the Internal Security Operation Command’s ( Isoc ) Region 4, declared,” Security operations will be carried out in areas where insurgents may be active to prevent any untoward incidents.
Apart from security firms, people can even lend a hand by providing government with tip-offs or facts regarding rebels ‘ activities, he said.
Despite new bombings in the area, Ms. Paetongtarn may travel to Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat on Thursday.
Six armed guards were hurt on Monday night in a bombing incident in tambon Ano Ru in Pattani, and two police were killed in an blast in Sri Sakhon region in Narathiwat on Tuesday.
When asked if she would speak with local community leaders about the southern turmoil, Ms. Paetongtarn said on Wednesday that the government is determined to do everything in its power to bring peace back to the strong South.
When asked how the government would combine efforts for peace in the area, she stated that it is interested in addressing a number of problems in the deep west, including finding ways to increase local residents ‘ earnings.
Ms. Paetongtarn condoled the families of the victims of the bombing that occurred in Narathiwat in a information posted on X on Wednesday.
I want to send my heavy condolences to the families of the two soldiers who performed their duties as the guardians of public order with the greatest sacrifice for the good of the country and the people.
The event has highlighted the need for the government to increase efforts to solve the issue and bring peace to the region, according to Ms. Paetongtarn.
She wrote,” I did visit the three southern counties as scheduled to give moral support to local people and authorities operating in the field.”
The soldiers killed by the weapon in Sri Sakhon city of Narathiwat were identified as Pol Lt Col Suwit Chuaythewarit, 56, and his brother, Pol Snr Sgt Maj Dome Chuaythewarit, 35.
Phumtham Wechayachai, the minister of defense, announced on Wednesday that authorities do maintain high stability while the prime minister was there.
The visit is intended to find solutions to the turmoil in the south and ensure the best possible outcomes for local people, according to Mr. Phumtham, who also serves as deputy prime minister.
He may also travel with the excellent minister along with him.
At the National Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Phumtham claimed to have raised the issue of southern upheaval.
” Whenever we reduce the protection of disaster laws, situations occur, seemingly aligned with the objective of specific groups,” said Mr Phumtham.
” I believe we need to evaluate the circumstance, “he said”. I’ve given the government a month to decide whether the measures we’ve put in place have improved.
” We have to evaluate our plan as well as consider setting up a group for peace negotiations,’ ‘ Mr Phumtham said.
Ms. Paetongtarn intends to enter a conference to follow the progress of development projects in the southern border regions, such as the Outfit Yai-Sungai Kolok double-track rail project and the development of a horizontal bridge over the Kolok River.
On Wednesday, Narathiwat people expressed excitement over Ms. Paetongtarn’s potential visit.