PM Defends Military Command Agency, Says No Plans to Disband
Prime Minister Anuthim Charnvirakul defended the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) on July 7, rejecting a proposal by his senior advisor to disband the agency, saying it has served Thailand for decades and cannot simply be dissolv
On July 7, 2025, Prime Minister Anuthim Charnvirakul and Interior Minister addressed a proposal by Wanmuhammadnor Matha, the PM's senior advisor, to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) during a special parliamentary budget committee meeting for fiscal year 2570. The advisor cited redundant operations and highlighted a controversial shooting incident involving a member of parliament. When asked his position, the PM simply told reporters to ask Wanmuhammadnor directly. He later clarified he had not yet spoken with his advisor on the matter. The PM defended the agency's necessity, emphasizing that ISOC has operated alongside the nation for many years and cannot simply be disbanded. He downplayed concerns about tension, noting that Wanmuhammadnor will accompany him on an upcoming Malaysia visit and travels with him to border provinces in southern Thailand. When pressed on whether the proposal had been discussed, the PM dismissed the possibility of dissolving an institution that has served Thailand for decades.
