ASEANAPOL Secretariat Welcomes Royal Thai Police Delegation to Strengthen Regional Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 27 August 2026

On 27 August 2026, Police Senior Colonel Dr. Kongkrissada Kittithiraphong, Executive Director of the ASEANAPOL Secretariat, together with Police Senior Superintendent Huntal Tambunan, Director of Police Services, and Police Colonel Jean Mary Mangahis, Director of Plan and Programmes, welcomed Police Lieutenant General Voravat Amornvivat, Police Major General Surapong Thamphitak of the Special Branch, Royal Thai Police, and their delegation to the ASEANAPOL Secretariat in Kuala Lumpur.

The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation in countering terrorism, with particular emphasis on enhancing coordination between Thailand and ASEAN law enforcement agencies.

The discussions underscored the importance of timely intelligence exchange, effective inter-agency communication, and the use of existing regional cooperation mechanisms to support the prevention of and response to terrorism and other related transnational security threats.

Dr. Kongkrissada reaffirmed ASEANAPOL’s commitment to serving as a regional platform for practical police-to-police cooperation among ASEAN Member Countries. He emphasized that closer intelligence cooperation, stronger professional networks, and effective coordination among law enforcement agencies are essential to addressing security threats that transcend national borders.

The visit further strengthened relations between the ASEANAPOL Secretariat and the Royal Thai Police and reflected their shared commitment to advancing regional security cooperation and contributing to a safer ASEAN Community.