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South peace talks at crucial turn
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/04/2022
» Peace could finally be given a chance in the strife-torn Deep South as the security authorities voiced confidence their latest round of negotiations may have reached a crucial turning point. It involved a "real deal" with the ranks of southern insurgents, according to Lt Gen Thira Daewa, secretary of the peace talks team.
Peace chief praises southern talks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/02/2020
» The government's chief negotiator in southern peace talks expressed confidence on Friday that the first meeting with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) insurgent group would set the stage for further discussions to bring peace to the restive region.
Udomchai aims for southern comfort
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/01/2019
» The flare-up of violent attacks in the deep South over past weeks has not shaken the confidence of Gen Udomchai Thammasaroraj as he attempts to end the insurgency at the negotiating table.
Southern peace talks rev up
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/01/2019
» Fifteen years ago today, sounds of gunfire rang out at the 4th Development Battalion in Narathiwat's Cho Airong district when insurgents overran the military outpost marking the re-emergence of the separatist movement in the far South.
Army gains ground in South
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/10/2018
» The Thai team engaged in peace talks in the insurgency-plagued deep South has seen a marked drop in violent attacks in the restive region, the crowning achievement of its efforts over the last four years, according to chief negotiator Gen Aksara Kerdphol.
Premier plans to meet Mahathir next month
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will hold talks with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad about the future of southern peace talks when they meet late next month.
Mahathir's rise puts deep South talks at risk
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2018
» The return of Malaysian strongman Mahathir Mohamad to politics has led to uncertainty over the peace talks over the deep South between the Thai authorities and the Mara Patani. The talks, initially set for last month, have been postponed.
Joint panel to oversee safety zone plan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/04/2018
» A joint action committee will be set up to follow through measures to keep designated areas safe and free from violence after Narathiwat's Cho Airong district was declared as the first safe zone in the strife-torn deep South, according to Gen Aksara Kerdphol, chief of the government's peace talks delegation.
'Safe house' to pave way for safety zones
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2018
» Authorities plan to open a "safe house" in the restive South to pave the way for safety zones and help oversee long-term solutions to the long-running insurgency in the Muslim-dominated region.