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Anutin Orders Strict Preparedness for Cyber Threats and Thailand-Myanmar Border Issues, Ensuring Rights-Based Assistance

Politic09 Nov 2026 17:40 GMT+7

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Anutin Orders Strict Preparedness for Cyber Threats and Thailand-Myanmar Border Issues, Ensuring Rights-Based Assistance

The Prime Minister ordered security agencies and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to find ways to prevent and resolve cyber threats. Regarding the Thailand-Myanmar border, he emphasized providing assistance according to humanitarian principles if risks are identified. The Deputy Commander of the Army reported no cross-border entries so far.


On 9 Nov 2026 at the Government House, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, revealed after chairing the 7/2569 National Security Council meeting about the 72-hour crisis response plan that the matter was not under active consideration since the plan is a guideline and recommendation from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. However, preparations are complete, so the public can continue daily life as usual without alarm.


Regarding cyber threats, the Prime Minister stated that the National Security Council meeting discussed the issue and instructed related agencies—including security forces and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society—to find prevention and resolution methods when problems arise. The meeting also invited the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, representatives from the Bank of Thailand, and the Stock Exchange of Thailand to provide explanations and receive the Council’s directives. For further details, inquiries should be directed to General Chaipruk Duangprapat, Secretary-General of the National Security Council.


Additionally, the Prime Minister disclosed that the Thailand-Myanmar border situation was among the topics discussed. He instructed relevant agencies, such as Tak Province and Mae Sot District, to provide humanitarian aid if refugees arrive and, when appropriate, facilitate their return to their homeland.


At present, the Deputy Commander of the Army reported no cross-border entries. The situation is continuously assessed, and if no threats or severe risks to life exist, entry for shelter into the country will not be permitted. Humanitarian assistance will be provided as appropriate.


Regarding cooperation with other countries, including China, to prevent cyber threats, the Prime Minister said all resources must be mobilized and that agencies should study all global cases to prevent and resolve situations should such threats arise.