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Norathip draws new fire on unrest
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/04/2026
» Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 has accused insurgent groups in the deep South of distorting Islamic teachings to justify violence, as backlash intensifies against the Fourth Army Area commander over remarks about religious schools.
Bomb blast targets local military unit
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 23/02/2026
» Narathiwat: Insurgents in this southern border province detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along a rural road in tambon Dusongyo in Chanae district on Saturday, local officials said yesterday.
Peace team 'ready to engage' all groups
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government is ready to engage in dialogue with all insurgent groups in the deep South to achieve lasting peace along the border, says the chief of the Southern peace negotiation team, Gen Somsak Rungsita.
Thai foreign minister goes to Malaysia for Cambodia talks
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 12/10/2025
» PATTANI: Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will travel to Malaysia on Sunday for a mediated ministerial-level discussion about reducing tensions with Cambodia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says.
BRN rebels tell govt to 'show sincerity'
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 21/12/2024
» The Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) rebel group has slammed the Thai government for delays in establishing a new peace negotiation team, calling on Thailand to show sincerity towards solving the problem.
Isoc defends crackdown on pro-Palestinian rally
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 16/09/2024
» The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has defended its actions against a group of youths in the southern province of Narathiwat who allegedly attempted to stage a pro-Palestine rally during an annual traditional parade on Sept 7.
Nod needed for school fairs
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 06/07/2024
» The governor of Pattani has outlined procedures "Tadika" Islamic schools should follow when hosting activities after several schools conducted events supporting Palestinians.
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.
Prachachat looking to expunge erroneous criminal records
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 16/10/2023
» The Prachachat Party is seeking to expunge "erroneous criminal records" affecting some groups of people, especially those in the deep South.
Muslims oppose Guan Yin statue construction plan in Songkhla
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 27/04/2022
» SONGKHLA: Muslim people and religious leaders in Thepha and Chana districts of this southern province have voiced their opposition to a plan by TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP), a major waste-to-energy power plant operator, to build a large statue of Guan Yin, the goddess of compassion in Chinese mythology, in a Muslim community.