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No end in sight for carnage in deep South, despite peace talks
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/01/2020
» Despite some positive signs observed in the fight to contain the southern unrest over the past 16 years, there has been little progress in the peace talks between the government and groups linked with violence in the deep South which are seen as a key mechanism in bringing the unrest to an end.
Talks chiefs 'confident' in South peace
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/01/2019
» In talks aimed at ending the insurgency in southern Thailand, the Malaysian chief facilitator, Abdul Rahim Noor expressed confidence that the violence can be resolved via peace negotiations before Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad steps down in 17 months.
Peace broker overcomes initial doubts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/05/2022
» Gen Wallop Raksanoh, the head of a government team negotiating peace in the deep South, admitted that when he assumed the role, he was not sure whether he could measure up to the challenges that lie ahead.
Peace talks sketched out in deep South
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/01/2022
» The Thai peace dialogue panel and a southern separatist group have agreed on a three-point framework as a basis for further rounds of peace talks, according to deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Policing Islamic schools to secure the state
News, Wassana Nanuam & Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2019
» Immigration Bureau (IB) is planning to meet representatives from more than 600 privately-run Islamic schools -- ponoh -- in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla, after reports emerged that hundreds of Cambodian students have been studying illegally in the schools.
Roadside bomb kills one in the South
News, Waedao Harai, Published on 01/03/2020
» NARATHIWAT: A paramilitary ranger was killed and five others wounded in a roadside bomb blast while they were on patrol in Bacho district on Friday, authorities said yesterday.
In the South, it takes three to tango
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/10/2020
» After a pause brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and unexpected circumstances, some positive signals are coming from the Peace Dialogue Panel, the Thai negotiating team, that the stalled peace process in the country's deep South is moving forward once again. This time, all concerned parties are hoping that dialogue will bridge the divide and forge a common roadmap that will bring an immediate end to the violence and lay firm foundations for peaceful coexistence, greater autonomy and mutual respect for religious beliefs, identities and cultural heritage.
Strategy for deep South still a sham
Oped, Asmadee Bueheng, Published on 18/11/2022
» It amazes me how, after nearly two decades of fighting that has claimed more than 7,000 lives in this historically contested region where armed Patani Malay combatants are pitted against Thai government security forces, officials still lack the basic understanding of a counter-insurgency.
Peace talks await input from new govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2023
» A top general has said that efforts to restore peace in the deep South will not be affected as negotiators await direction from a new government.
Ranger killed in Narathiwat bomb blast
Waedao Harai, Published on 29/02/2020
» NARATHIWAT: A paramilitary ranger was killed and five others wounded in a roadside bomb blast while they were on patrol in Bacho district of this southern province on Friday, authorities said.