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Sutin to pay visit, review special law
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/05/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang plans to review the special law now being enforced in the deep South to combat the escalating violence in the region.
Deadly explosions rock Narathiwat
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 20/05/2024
» One volunteer was killed and nine others injured in two separate explosions in Narathiwat on Monday while rebel group Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) was holding a peace workshop with Thai officials in nearby Malaysia.
BRN peace talks still on track, says govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The government will continue its peace talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) next month, and urges the group to stop the Deep South attacks, deputy spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Sunday.
Thailand's regional security makeover
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/03/2024
» After more than six months in power, border security-related issues have emerged as the Srettha government's non-economic top priority.
‘Improved’ southern peace road map discussed
Published on 07/02/2024
» Two days of peace talks in Malaysia between the Thai government and southern insurgents have resulted in an agreement to pursue an “improved” road map to resolving problems in the region, participants said on Wednesday.
New peace negotiations to begin Tuesday
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new round of talks between the government's peace team and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) starts on Tuesday in Malaysia, according to a National Security Council (NSC) source.
South activists' feud with army hots up
Oped, Published on 19/01/2024
» The ongoing feud between young political activists from Thailand's Malay-speaking area in the southernmost provinces and the 4th Army Area has intensified as the youth leaders this past week took their case to Bangkok to draw attention from the international community to what they say is judicial harassment by the military.
House panel questions Isoc prosecuting 9 youths
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2024
» A House committee studying the promotion of peace in the deep South has voiced concerns over the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to pursue legal action against nine young activists who participated in a peaceful event last year.
Isoc 4 comes under fire for targeting Malay activists
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Human Rights promised on Wednesday to look into a complaint regarding the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to penalise activists for wearing Malay traditional dress at an event in Pattani in 2022.
Army chief denies targeting southern youths over Malay outfits
News, Published on 07/01/2024
» Fourth Army Region chief Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanak on Saturday denied claims the army has pursued legal action against youths in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat simply for wearing a traditional Malay outfit while taking part in activities held at a fair promoting Malay culture.