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Election candidate shot dead in Pattani
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 04/04/2026
» A local election candidate was shot dead outside his home in Pattani, in an attack police believe may be politically motivated.
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.
Prachachart vows to sweep all 11 House seats in deep south
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 10/02/2019
» NARATHIWAT: The Prachachart Party aims to take all 11 House seats in 11 constituencies of the three Muslim-dominated southern provinces - Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat - in the March 24 election, party secretary-general Tawee Sodsong announced at a rally on Saturday night.
Southern peace talks put off until poll
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 04/02/2019
» Mara Patani, the umbrella organisation that has been engaging in peace dialogue with the government, on Sunday announced it would suspend meetings until after the general election in March.
Civvies face new army apparel ban
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 19/01/2019
» The army is prohibiting people in the southernmost provinces from wearing military-style uniforms in a fresh attempt to curb violence caused by suspected insurgents who disguise themselves using a military look.
Prachachart elects new leader
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 02/09/2018
» Former Speaker of the House Wan Muhamad Nor Matha was elected yesterday to lead the Prachachart Party -- a new political outfit mainly comprising Muslim politicians from the Wadah, a political faction perceived as allies of the Pheu Thai Party.
Court orders release of army suspect
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 11/04/2018
» Yala: The provincial court here delivered a landmark ruling yesterday, denying the military's request to extend the detention period of a bomb suspect while the family pleaded for his release.
Court frees man held for bombing of market in Yala
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 10/04/2018
» Yala: A male civilian accused of involvement in the lethal bombing of a fresh market in Muang district in January and held at a military camp was freed on Monday after the provincial court refused to further extend his detention.
Family of Yala suspect cite army torture
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 08/04/2018
» Yala: Two provincial courts have agreed to call separate hearings tomorrow over alleged torture during the detention of a man who was arrested in connection with a spate of violence including the deadly motorcycle bombing in downtown Yala on Jan 22.
Roadside bomb blast injures six rangers
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 11/01/2018
» Pattani: Six members of a ranger patrol were injured yesterday when a roadside bomb exploded in Nong Chik district, local authorities said.