The National Security Secretary revealed that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of weaknesses in efforts to extinguish unrest in the south, urged swift prosecution of offenders, and called for more streamlined local operations. He also disclosed that the National Intelligence Director is preparing to increase intelligence integration.
At 12:25 PM on 22 Oct 2026, at the Thai Koo Fa Building, Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a meeting to monitor the situation and resolve issues in the southern border provinces lasting over an hour. Attending were Army Commander Gen. Pana Klaewplodtuk, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamma, National Security Council Secretary Gen. Chaipruk Duangprapat, National Intelligence Director Kittipon Ruensamrit, and Interior Permanent Secretary Atthit Sampantarat.
After the meeting, when reporters asked Gen. Pana about adjustments in military tactics to address the situation, he briefly replied, "The National Security Secretary will explain."
At 12:30 PM, National Security Secretary Gen. Chaipruk Duangprapat said after consulting with the Prime Minister regarding southern border province issues that the Prime Minister emphasized: 1. Support for units operating locally, urging agencies to fully support mission tasks; 2. Review of weaknesses in various tasks to identify and correct flaws; 3. Strengthening intelligence measures to be more concise and faster; 4. Urging police to promptly prosecute offenders; and 5. Evaluating and improving administrative mechanisms to make operations in the southern border provinces more efficient, faster, and more targeted in problem-solving.
When asked if intelligence operations require a complete overhaul, Gen. Chaipruk said no, but the National Intelligence Director will integrate intelligence from various sectors more closely, increasing discussions and focusing on weak points.
Asked whether the peace dialogue process involving Malaysia as a facilitator was discussed, Gen. Chaipruk said it was not addressed today; the discussion focused solely on the actions Thailand will undertake.