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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.
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.
Peace talks await input from new govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2023
» A top general has said that efforts to restore peace in the deep South will not be affected as negotiators await direction from a new government.
Civilians, not military, 'should lead talks in South'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2023
» Peace efforts in the far South should be taken out of the military's hands and left to civilians and politicians to direct, according to Kannavee Suebsang, the FAIR Party's secretary-general and only MP-elect.
Southern independence referendum movement watched
Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2023
» Security agencies are keeping a close watch on a group that has called for a public referendum on the independence of “Patani State” from Thailand, because doing so is tantamount to an act of separatism and unlawful, says the deputy commander of the 4th Army Region.
Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/04/2023
» Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Prioritise the far South peace process
Oped, Published on 10/03/2023
» When it comes to conflict and insurgency in the far South, way too much attention is placed on the negotiating table.