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Failure to secure Deep South | The Disclosed EP. 21
Failure to secure Deep South | The Disclosed EP. 21
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
A coordinated wave of 51 simultaneous attacks across the Deep South of Thailand exposes a decades-long crisis that has cost nearly half a trillion baht.Cabinet transfers NSC chief and appoints new intelligence director
Cabinet transfers NSC chief and appoints new intelligence director
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Cabinet has transferred Chatchai Bangchuad to the Prime Minister’s Office and appointed Kitiphon Ruensamrit as Thailand’s new intelligence chief.Army denies intelligence failure after 51 southern attacks
Army denies intelligence failure after 51 southern attacks
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
The army says intelligence did not fail before 51 deep South attacks, despite admitting night-time manpower shortages and gaps in coverage.Crime and local disputes also probed in southern attacks, NSC chief says
Crime and local disputes also probed in southern attacks, NSC chief says
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
NSC chief Chatchai Bangchuad says the unrest may be retaliation for tougher state operations, but criminal and local factors are also under review.DOPA raises southern border security to highest level following unrest
DOPA raises southern border security to highest level following unrest
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
DOPA has activated Level 3 security in Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and four Songkhla districts following unrest on August 22.Nearly two months’ warning failed to stop 51 deep South attacks, southern army chief admits
Nearly two months’ warning failed to stop 51 deep South attacks, southern army chief admits
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Lt Gen Norathip Poinok says authorities had nearly two months’ warning, but intelligence lacked precise targets and local cooperation remained limited.Deep South budget tops 340bn baht amid renewed attacks
Deep South budget tops 340bn baht amid renewed attacks
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Parliamentary data show 340.7bn baht allocated from 2004–2026, while 23,536 violent incidents and 7,790 deaths were recorded to 2025.Deep South unrest totals 1,271 incidents since 2017
Deep South unrest totals 1,271 incidents since 2017
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
Data show 3,270 people killed or injured since 2017, as Lt Gen Norathip Poynok says recent attacks may reflect retaliation for crackdowns.