Bangkok: "Thawee" has urged the government to demonstrate sincerity in addressing the ongoing southern insurgency issue, emphasizing that the policy statement presented by the government contained only a single line concerning the matter. He further disclosed that the vehicle involved in the assassination attempt on Narathiwat MP Kamolsak Leewamae was provided by the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC).

According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, a Member of Parliament and leader of the Prachachart Party, critiqued Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's policy statement during a parliamentary debate. Tawee highlighted the Prime Minister's commitment to three core principles: adherence to the rule of law, fair enforcement, and governance based on good governance for public benefit. While these principles cover multiple dimensions, Tawee specifically questioned the approach to resolving issues in the three southern border provinces as outlined in point 9.3, which emphasizes "understanding, accessing, and developing" for lasting peace. He expressed concern that the Prime Minister's statement failed to address the structural and contextual aspects of the southern problem, leaving many questions unanswered.

Tawee raised concerns about when the unrest would end and stressed the need for genuine sincerity. He questioned the Prime Minister and the administration about the assassination attempt on Kamolsak Leewamae and associates on March 20th, acknowledging the efforts of government officials and police in arresting the perpetrators and issuing arrest warrants.

Tawee revealed that the vehicle used in the assassination attempt, a four-door Toyota Vigo pickup truck, was registered to the Prime Minister's Office, ISOC. He questioned why the vehicle, approved for use by a Navy Captain, was used in the assassination attempt. Tawee also pointed out that martial law was used to interrogate others for seven days, yet those who authorized and witnessed the incident, being military personnel, have not been forthcoming. This situation, Tawee argued, raises significant questions and demands clarification from the Prime Minister regarding the masterminds, perpetrators, and instigators involved. He emphasized that this issue is a critical test of the rule of law and has been a topic of ongoing discussion in the southern border provinces.