The Prime Minister has ordered vigilance across all areas following the expansion of unrest into Satun and Songkhla provinces. He said to wait and see regarding the revision of the Southern Border Provinces' strategic plan and whether military measures will be intensified.
At 11:50 a.m. on 12 Nov 2026 at Nong Nooch Garden, Pattaya, Chonburi Province, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to reporters about the southern situation, saying it is ongoing. Regarding its spread to other provinces and how strict surveillance will be in Bangkok, Anutin said, “Everywhere, everywhere.” When asked about discussions with National Security Council Secretary-General General Chaipruk Duangpraphat and Royal Thai Police Commissioner General Samran Nuanma on 11 Nov about revising security plans for the three southern border provinces, Anutin said all orders have been given. The strategic and administrative plan for the Southern Border Provinces to be drafted for 2028-2032 will be prepared. As to whether military measures will be tightened, he said he has instructed all relevant agencies to be strict and asked the media to await further updates.
When asked again if the expansion of unrest to Satun requires vigilance in key areas in Bangkok, Anutin did not answer and boarded his vehicle to return to Bangkok.