The Commander of the Joint Security Forces urged vigilance against all forms of threats, held talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to manage the Middle East situation, and confirmed that all plans are fully prepared, including evacuation of people in risk areas by air and designated meeting points.
At 09:30 on 29 Oct 2026 at the Thai Armed Forces Headquarters (BKK), a meeting of the service commanders was chaired by Air Chief Marshal Ukrit Boontanont, Commander of the Joint Security Forces, with service commanders and the National Police Chief attending. Afterwards, General Natthaphon Praokaew, the military secretary, reported that the Commander emphasized readiness to counter threats on all fronts. He noted that on 30 Oct, the Center for Coordinating Prevention and Resolution of Security Threats Impacting Border Security with Neighboring Countries (ศอ.ปชด.) will hold its scheduled meeting. Its primary missions include combating drug trafficking and monitoring progress against transnational crimes, especially scammers and human trafficking. Regarding goods control, the Border Goods Control Act of 1981 is integrated into operations. Currently, over 70 categories of goods are regulated, such as chemicals, precursors, and SIM cards, which require clearance at permanent border checkpoints for export. The Commander also instructed all military branches to give utmost importance to protecting, preserving, and honoring the monarchy and royal family, especially during upcoming royal ceremonies like the royal cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and the funeral rites of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, Princess Royal.
Discussion with Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Middle East situation.
General Natthapong stated that regarding the monitoring of the conflict in the Middle East, the military has coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist citizens. Contingency plans are fully prepared, including air evacuations and evacuating people from risk areas to designated meeting points, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy in Saudi Arabia. When asked about the current threat level assessment, General Natthapong replied that it has not reached green, yellow, or red alert levels but preparations are thorough, with no complacency, and readiness to perform assigned missions.