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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.
Gold shop robbery suspects arrested
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/10/2025
» Security forces in Narathiwat have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the recent gold shop robbery at Big C Sungai Kolok, while a separate bombing incident in Yi Ngo district yesterday morning injured several civilians and police officers.
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.
Car found burnt out in southern Thailand
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 06/07/2025
» NARATHIWAT – A parked car without an owner was found destroyed by fire in Rueso district of this southern Thai province on Saturday night, with an investigation underway into whether the vehicle was used as a car bomb.
Senator blames insurgents for Songkhla statue attack
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/11/2024
» A senator has blamed this week’s grenade attacks in Songkhla on the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) insurgent group, saying it intended to discredit a policy to strengthen multiculturalism and promote economic development in the troubled southern border region.
Court to mull Tak Bai tragedy lawsuit
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Narathiwat Provincial Court will consider next month whether it will accept a lawsuit against nine former top officials accused of murder, unlawful detention and misconduct in connection with the Tak Bai tragedy.
Calls for Betong airport upgrade
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 25/02/2024
» YALA: The Betong District Tourism Association is urging the government to expand Betong International Airport's runway under the prime minister's tourism promotion plan so it can accommodate larger aircraft and bring in more tourists.
Bombs damage two power poles in Pattani
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 02/02/2023
» PATTANI: Bombs exploded at two locations in Khok Pho district of this southern border province in the early hours of Thursday, damaging two high-voltage power poles. No casualties were reported.
Three bombs hit Yala
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 01/01/2022
» YALA: Three bombs exploded at two locations in Muang district of this southern border province on Friday night, damaging three power poles and causing power blackouts. No casualties were reported.
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.