The Prime Minister has instructed security agencies and administrative authorities to enhance plans for public safety after unrest spread to Satun and Songkhla provinces. He reiterated the commitment to advance peace negotiations alongside suppression efforts, emphasizing the desire for peace despite frequent provocations.
On 11 Nov 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke about the unrest in the southern border provinces occurring since the night of 10 Nov 2026 until the morning of 11 Nov 2026, stating that continuous orders have been given for suppression and all forms of operational actions.
When asked if he had met with Major General Dato' Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal, Malaysia’s new facilitator for peace talks in the southern border provinces, who recently met with Prime Minister’s advisor Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, the Prime Minister said he had not met or had a chance to talk because it is operational-level work. Initially, the Malaysian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Thailand in early December, when the negotiation teams will discuss all relevant issues during the talks.
Asked whether he is closely monitoring the situation in Satun province, the Prime Minister said he has instructed security agencies, relevant organizations, and administrative authorities to supervise the safety of the people and manage the area to ensure maximum security.
Asked if related agencies have assessed why attacks occurred in the usually calm areas of Satun and Songkhla provinces, the Prime Minister said full preventive surveillance is necessary. Peace talks with the other side must raise this issue, but suppression must proceed simultaneously. Sometimes, although peace is desired and clashes avoided, the insurgents keep crossing the line. The security agencies—including the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Front, Fourth Army Area, Provincial Police Region 9, Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center, and provincial governors—must strengthen and tighten their operational plans further.