DPM says app will soon be launched to collect intelligence from public

The Minister of Defense has assured the armed forces are actively contributing to the nation’s internal security effort and may in the future release an application for the reporting of intelligence.

Defense Ministry Spokesman Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantrawanich revealed after a meeting of the Defense Council chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan that the minister reiterated policy handed down to defense office agencies which emphasize the safeguarding of important locations and the counteracting of distorted information. Gen Prawit has called for particular vigilance at this time and for a major effort against misinformation that could undercut national stability. He asked all relevant agencies to act to their utmost.

Maj Gen Kongcheep let on the deputy premier has ordered all surveillance cameras be checked for operation and for a public network to be established to allow better understanding of events that should be considered with care. The minister extended his call to all citizens, asking them to use their mobile phones to film or record any suspicious activity, saying that in the near future an application will be launched that will allow such information to be directly forwarded to authorities. He urged all to be play an active role in securing the nation.

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