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Anutin approves border fence plan
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 19/04/2026
» Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.
Thai PM embarks on toughest mission of all in deep South
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 12/10/2025
» Pattani: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence that peace talks in the southern border provinces will gain real momentum following the appointment of Gen Somsak Rungsita as head of the government's southern peace dialogue panel.
Bombs in downtown Pattani, no injuries
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 09/06/2025
» PATTANI - Two bombs went off in the city centre of Pattani on Sunday night. No injuries were reported.
PMs pledge to spur Thai-Malaysian border development
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 03/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim met yesterday during a joint border visit and discussed ways to heighten border trade and tourism cooperation between the two countries.
Malaysia to support twin-city concept in South
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 07/06/2024
» The government will partner with Malaysia to promote the twin-city concept in the deep South, aiming to stimulate the economy.
Grenades fired at security checkpoint in Yala
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 31/10/2023
» YALA: An unidentified gang fired two M79 grenades at a security checkpoint in this southern border province city late on Sunday night.
Prawit leads govt flood relief push
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 03/03/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon headed to the far South on Wednesday to direct emergency and relief efforts for almost 20,000 households hit by flooding in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
Protest ends plan to open Covid hospitel in Betong
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 07/10/2021
» Authorities have backed down on a plan to open a hospitel at a hotel for mild Covid-19 patients in the town of Betong after residents protested with some even threatening to hang themselves.
Villagers look to shoot down airport plan
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 29/03/2018
» PATTANI: Villagers have voiced strong opposition to plans to extend Pattani airport's runway another 1,100 metres, arguing it would cause major problems among their communities -- especially for schools and mosques.
OIC gives upbeat response to 'Bring People Home' scheme
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 28/02/2018
» A member of an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) team visiting the deep South voiced support for the government's "Bring People Home" scheme Tuesday.