Army eyes backup plan for security

The Fourth Army Region is preparing measures to maintain security in the South as the government considers scrapping an emergency decree that has placed restrictions in three provinces, according to region chief Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanak.

Last month, the cabinet extended the emergency decree in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala for one month. The emergency decree is currently in force in these areas until Oct 17, except for…