“Somsak” held a meeting with the Government Savings Bank to approve the extension of the Emergency Decree for 3 months.

House of Representatives, "Somsak" held a meeting with the Government Savings Bank to approve the extension of the Emergency Decree for 3 months, 20 Jan. - 19 Apr. 2024, along with reducing the area of ??2 districts "Panare-Raman" Prepare to propose to the Cabinet on January 16th, emphasizing that everything will be canceled in 2027. Other things must be done as well, showing "Prime Minister Settha " strengthening Thai-Malaysian relations. Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Chaired the Emergency Situation Management Committee meeting No. 1/2024 with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Minister of Interior, and Mr. Chatchai Bangchuat, Acting Secretary-General of the Council. national security Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kocharak, secretary-general of the SBP and related agencies Attend the meeting at the National Security Council office Government House Mr. Somsak said that the emergency situation management committee meeting There was a resolution to reduce the area of ??Panare District. Pattani Province and Raman District, Yala Province, out of the area where a serious state of emergency has been declared. Because the situation has improved and to comply with government policy and is consistent with the integrated approach to solving problems in the southern border provinces. As a result, there are still areas declared emergency situations, a total of 18 districts from 33 districts, which has already decreased to 15 districts. Mr. Somsak said that the meeting also resolved to extend the period of declaring a serious state of emergency in the southern border provinces for another 3 months, starting from 20 January 2024 and ending on 19 April 2024 in order to To ensure continuity in the actions of officials in preventing, suppressing, and stopping situations in a timely manner. which the Office of the National Security Council As secretary Prepare to present it to the Cabinet meeting on January 16th for further consideration and approval. 'According to government p olicy will be canceled Emergency decree the entire southern border in 2027. Therefore, canceling the Emergency Decree in various districts requires work in other areas as well, which must be done more than before. Don't just consider reducing space. Because everything can be canceled You have to do other things as well. To create stability, such as talking with neighboring countries In the past, adults on both sides rarely consulted, but now Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has given importance to Travel to discuss Including me having talked closely. By asking all relevant agencies to drive according to government guidelines. I think we can move forward.' Deputy Prime Minister Said. Source: Thai News Agency