Prime Minister Anutin Charnviraku has handed down eight key policies to drive the development and security of the southern border provinces to the governors of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, and Songkhla, as well as heads of government agencies in the deep South.

The Prime Minister on 10 July 2026 chaired a meeting to deliver the policies at the Signature Hotel Airport in Songkhla, after his official visit to Malaysia and the joint inauguration of the new CIQ Sadao - ICQS Bukit Kayu Hitam road alignment.

The eight policy directives are as follows:

1. To maintain maximum security by proactively integrating the operations of all local security units and leaving no areas unreached by the state;

2. To upgrade Intelligence by linking information across all agencies and building a reliable reporting system that the public trusts;

3. To uphold the law, fairness, and human right principles and avoid creating new conflict conditions;

4. To suppress narcotic drugs through the "Operation 90 Days" campaign by cutting off drug trafficking networks and protecting youth;

5. To upgrade the management of the southern border provinces, facilitate border trade and travel, and suppress transnational crimes;

6. To develop the economy, people’s quality of life, and security, linking the southern economy to neighboring Malaysian states;

7. To use the southern region's cultural diversity as a tool for creating a better understanding among the people, promoting fairness, and encouraging public participation;

8. To designate a lead agency in handling each problem, with clear assignment of responsibilities and consistent reporting.  

In a joint statement issued during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Malaysia on 9-10 July 2026 at the invitation of Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, both sides discussed the latest developments in the southern border provinces of Thailand and pledged continued support for the peace dialogue process in the border provinces, which aims at achieving lasting peace, security, and prosperity in the provinces. 

The Prime Minister of Thailand expressed his appreciation to the Prime Minister of Malaysia for Malaysia's sincere and constructive role in facilitating the peace process. Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation to prevent acts of violence and bring perpetrators to justice.