PM Orders Cybersecurity Mobilization With Central Bank, Stock Exchange
Prime Minister Anutin ordered the Digital Ministry to coordinate with the Bank of Thailand and Stock Exchange on cyber defenses following a National Security Council meeting.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to coordinate with the Bank of Thailand and the Stock Exchange of Thailand on cyber threat defenses, mobilizing resources across agencies. At 3:40 p.m. on November 9, 2026, at Government House, Mr. Anutin, in his capacity as Prime Minister and Interior Minister, briefed reporters after a National Security Council meeting. He said the 72-hour emergency preparedness directive was not discussed by the NSC but originated as a recommendation from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. In a November 7 television appearance, he had advised readiness without signaling any specific threat, asking citizens to live normally. Regarding cybersecurity, Anutin said the NSC meeting did address the issue, tasking the Digital Ministry and relevant agencies with devising preventive measures. The Digital Ministry's permanent secretary, along with BOT and SET representatives, attended to receive instructions. Details will be elaborated by the NSC Secretary-General. Asked about international cooperation — especially during the Chinese Premier's upcoming visit — Anutin said he had ordered agencies to pool existing resources, study global cyber incidents, and maintain comprehensive defenses to respond swiftly to any incident.
