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Progress lagging for far South as government grows timid
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/01/2017
» This year, despite government efforts to address the problems, familiar issues of the deep South are likely to recur -- hierarchical duplication among agencies, megaphone diplomacy, and continued violence.
Few crisis lessons learned
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/10/2016
» Four decades after the Oct 6, 1976 bloodshed, one of the most gruesome chapters in modern Thai history has not yet been demystified by the Thai state, with some of the event's masterminds still powerful today, say academics.
Reality in South fails to match government spin
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/09/2016
» The appointment of the army chief's younger brother, Lt Gen Piyawat Nakwanich, as the 4th Army Region commander, does not bring a new sense of hope for peace in the restive deep South.
South locals place faith in 'triangle' plan
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/09/2016
» Residents in the deep South are confident the "triangle" economic model with an emphasis on oil palm-related industry and infrastructure will help resolve the insurgency and revitalise the region, a panel was told yesterday.
Army defends libel suit against three rights activists
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/06/2016
» The 4th Army Region's criminal defamation lawsuit against three human rights defenders is meant to protect its image and integrity, a military spokesman said yesterday.
'More action needed' to protect Rohingya
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/06/2016
» The government is making steady progress in tackling trafficking, a year after Thailand and Asean started addressing the trafficking of Rohingya migrants, a seminar was told.
Terrifying hospital attack raises rights concerns
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 18/03/2016
» The military has assured the public the army will never resort to underground operations that could have dire effects on innocent people following a siege at a hospital in Narathiwat on Sunday.
Hopes rise for peace accord
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/02/2016
» A key member of the government's peace negotiating team with insurgent groups in the deep South is optimistic of clinching a deal next year despite the fact only three of 10 planned steps have been discussed.
OIC head Madani set for PM meet
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/01/2016
» The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) secretary-general will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Sheikhul Islam Office (SIO) today.
Army slams 'dubious' torture claims
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/01/2016
» A report issued by three NGOs on the torture and inhumane treatment of Muslims in the deep South has irked the Thai military, given its sensitive timing prior to a visit to Thailand by the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) secretary-general this week.