reader Posted October 2 Posted October 2 From Bangkok Post The Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) are looking to withdraw military forces from the southernmost provinces by 2027, with plans to strengthen volunteer forces in the area. The ministry and Isoc recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide joint training to volunteer forces. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and army chief Gen Charoenchai Hintao oversaw the ceremony. Mr Anutin said the MoU underscores a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior and Isoc to provide training to volunteer forces, aiming to ease the military workload while ensuring public safety, starting in 2027. These volunteers are from local communities and are familiar with residents, Mr Anutin said. The volunteers already have certain skills, he said, but they require additional drills in defending and maintaining public order. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2876103/military-plans-to-withdraw-from-south-by-2027 Quote
