BANGKOK, Thailand – National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Chatchai Bangchuad said he met with the Prime Minister on Monday to prepare for an NSC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, with discussions expected to focus primarily on measures to prevent the illegal transfer of weapons and military equipment.
Speaking to reporters before entering Government House on December 15, Chatchai said the purpose of the meeting with the Prime Minister was to finalize preparations for the upcoming NSC session, adding that details would be announced at a press conference following the meeting.
When asked whether the agenda would include efforts to intercept the movement of military supplies, Chatchai confirmed that the issue would be among the key topics for discussion.
Regarding reports of foreign agents entering Thailand, the NSC secretary-general declined to elaborate, saying further clarification would be provided after Tuesday’s meeting.
Chatchai said the exact timing of the NSC meeting — whether in the morning or afternoon — had not yet been finalized. He confirmed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul would chair the meeting.
Asked whether concrete measures would be announced following the talks, Chatchai said the Ministry of Defence had proposed several issues for consideration, with control and monitoring of weapons and military-related equipment being the main priority.
On whether the Prime Minister had discussed plans to assist Thai nationals in Cambodia, Chatchai said all related matters would be addressed during the meeting and urged the public to wait for the official briefing.
He also declined to comment on speculation about a possible expansion of areas under martial law, stating that any decisions would be clarified during Tuesday’s press conference. (TNA)
