Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced a review of security measures in Thailand’s southern border provinces following a recent spike in unrest, with over 50 incidents reported. Phuangketkeow stated he will meet with security agencies to evaluate the situation and understand the failures in anticipating the attacks. Authorities reportedly possessed prior intelligence regarding potential violence, but underestimated its scope and timing. The unrest is concentrated in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces, a region long plagued by insurgency. This review aims to improve preventative strategies and bolster security in the area. The government acknowledges a need to reassess its approach to maintaining peace and stability in the region, given the recent escalation. Further details regarding the specific nature of the incidents were not immediately available.