Dual nationality issues set for talks

Sadao Border Checkpoint in Songkhla province, located between Sadao district and the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint in Kedah, Malaysia, is regarded as the country’s most prominent land crossing, generating the highest import value among all border checkpoints. Sadao Customs House

Thailand will seek Malaysia's cooperation in addressing long-standing problems involving dual nationals along the border amid concerns over its potential security implications in the southern border provinces, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad said on Tuesday.

Mr Chatchai said he was scheduled to meet the government's special envoys on Tuesday afternoon to coordinate operations and review border-related issues ahead of his visit to Malaysia on Aug 17-18. The discussions will include requests for Malaysian cooperation on border control and efforts to track people crossing the border.