Bangkok: "Sihasak" has referred the matter of dismantling the sediment trap dam in the claimed land to the House Committee on Reconciliation for consideration. As the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkaew, he is also awaiting a report from the subcommittee regarding their fieldwork in the southern border provinces. This report will help determine if the alleged data collection from over 2 million mobile phone numbers constitutes a violation of rights.
According to Thai News Agency, Sihasak, in his role as Chairman of the Southern Border Provinces Development Strategy Committee (SBPC), outlined the progress made by the government's special representatives in addressing issues in the three southern border provinces. The representatives have already held a meeting to establish work guidelines and form a subcommittee. This subcommittee is tasked with driving the initiative forward through discussions with committee members in the area before presenting their findings to the main committee.
Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defence, mentioned discussions with security forces due to the increasing frequency of incidents and the focus on teacher protection units. He stated that security agencies under the 4th Army Region's Commander already have mechanisms in place. Regarding the subcommittee's progress, Lieutenant General Adul confirmed that a meeting has been held, and results are expected soon. Sihasak requested patience for the subcommittee's conclusions, which include discussions with area agencies and the main committee.
Regarding the House of Representatives' Legal Affairs Committee's assessment that over 2,000,000 phone numbers were seized under the Emergency Decree, Sihasak noted that this matter requires investigation to determine if it violates citizens' rights. Additionally, he addressed the necessity of dismantling the sediment trap dam in the Thai-Cambodian disputed maritime area. He emphasized the importance of evaluating whether removing the dam will impact the boundary demarcation process. The Thai side will discuss this with the Compulsory Conciliation Commission once its chairman is appointed.