The Commander of the Royal Thai Navy revealed support for the Army to oversee the Narathiwat area and instructed the Marine Department to manage maritime borders. The Navy Chief of Staff declined to comment on whether perpetrators escaped via land or water, fearing it might affect operational outcomes. He said policy would be reviewed first after the Internal Security Operations Command proposed constructing a fence along the 10th border line in Tak Bai district.
At 09:00 on 3 August 2026, at the Royal Barge National Museum, Admiral Phairoj Fuangchan, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy, spoke about the incident involving unrest in the southern border provinces. Specifically, a recent event where assailants ambushed police officers in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province, stating that the Navy acts in support of the Army in operations and internal security, with the affected area still under Army responsibility. Regarding the Navy, meetings have been held to issue directives and monitor readiness to ensure proper order and support the Army upon request. For areas under the Marine Task Force's responsibility in the southern border provinces, both the Army and Navy maintain vigilance.
Admiral Thadawut Tadpitakkul, Navy Chief of Staff, said that in Narathiwat, the Navy works alongside the Narathiwat Task Force. The Marine Task Force is responsible for five districts: Mueang, Bacho, Yi-ngo, Tak Bai, and Su-ngai Kolok. The situation remains under control with adjusted checkpoints, searches, and field operations to prevent harm to civilians and personnel, following orders from the Narathiwat Task Force Commander to tighten operations. Coordination with the Army supports these efforts.
Regarding the operations of the Marine Department's National Maritime Security Center in the area, the Navy Chief of Staff stated that the Navy Commander has ordered inspections for abnormalities starting from Narathiwat port to monitor and prevent incidents. When asked if perpetrators escaped via land or sea routes, the Chief of Staff said it depends on the situation and they cannot specify as it would jeopardize operational results.
Concerning the Internal Security Operations Command's idea to build a fence along the Thai-Malaysian border at the 10th line in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, Admiral Thadawut said that policy details must be reviewed first and declined to comment further due to the sensitivity of the matter.