Bangkok:Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul engaged in discussions on security and economic crime issues before presiding over the opening ceremony of the Diwali 2026 celebrations at ICONSIAM.
According to Thai News Agency, Anutin made an unannounced visit to Government House on a public holiday, where he convened a meeting with Police General Samran Nuanma, Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, along with other senior police officials. The meeting, held at Khu Fah Building, aimed to review progress on various cases as part of the government’s security policy.
During the meeting, the Commissioner General provided updates on several critical issues, including drug trafficking, scams, land encroachment, and activities involving influential figures and law-breaking foreigners. The discussions also covered nominee cases, unrest in the three southern border provinces, extradition cases, and economic crimes.
Later in the day, at 500 PM, Prime Minister Anutin will head to ICONSIAM shopping mall on Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San District, Bangkok. There, he will lead the Diwali candle lighting ceremony and officially inaugurate the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026.