Measures beefed up ahead of Blinken–Prayut meeting
Authorities officials are tightening up their security pursuing the assassination of former Japanese prime ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Shinzo Abe with a disgruntled man within the Nara prefecture upon Friday.
The killing of Japan’s longest-serving leading at a political move has sent shockwaves across the world, including Thailand, where Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Prayut Chan-o-cha is reportedly still using a bulletproof Benz S600 Guard sedan, really worth 19. 5 million baht, as his vehicle.
According to a source in a security agency, agents are beefing up safety measures for the nation’s leaders, such as Style Prayut and Mouthpiece Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, to prevent such an incident from occurring.
Nationwide security is also likely to be intensified in order to anticipate incidents aimed at disrupting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in November.
Security protocols are to be beefed up to ensure safety during today’s meeting between visiting United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken plus Gen Prayut.
The premier’s plans to study the provinces next month will be halted as agents review safety precautions, the security agency source said.
Meanwhile, Pol Style Damrongsak Kittiprapas, mouthpiece chief of the national police, said safety protocols will be stiffened to ensure the safety from the country’s leaders.
The move can boost the confidence of VIP guests from foreign countries, he said, including it will be put into action following an announcement.
“We should learn from previous training to ensure preparedness in handling uncertainty, ” he said.
Asked when the police have recognized suspicious movements among foreign visitors, Pol Gen Damrongsak mentioned they haven’t.
For now, the priority is making certain this year’s Apec summit is kept smoothly, with limited security placed around invitees, he mentioned.