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'Big' South film risks missing the ugly point
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 18/08/2012
» I gasped, because it was the first time I'd seen an aircraft carrier in a Thai movie. Actually, it was just a trailer, and to stick to the cardinal rule of criticism, we won't judge a book by its cover or a prime minister by her dress. No matter how tempting it is.
South 'may be lost if UN intervenes', army general warns
Online Reporters, Published on 10/08/2012
» Thailand might lose the deep South if the United Nations is allowed to intervene and help end the violence in the region, deputy army chief Daopong Rattanasuban said on Friday.
South 'may be lost if UN intervenes'
Online Reporters, Published on 10/08/2012
» Thailand might lose the deep South if the United Nations intervenes to suppress the violence in the region, deputy army chief Daopong Rattanasuban said on Friday.
Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 10/08/2012
» Looks like things are staying indoors this weekend, with some club offerings to keep us out of trouble (or get us right back in). Here's a line-up.
Yingluck defends plan to quell insurgency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra defended the government's plan to battle the southern insurgency, saying the strategy was in the good hands of key deputies.
Help from an ivory tower
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/08/2012
» Taking a break from his unusually zealous pursuit of the age-old draft dodging allegation against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Defence Minister ACM Sukumpol Suwannatat last week floated an idea about a limited curfew in certain areas in the restive deep South and limited air support for ground troops on dangerous missions.
Southern discomfort
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/08/2012
» The mantra is 'cover your behind, secure the budget and never mind the truth'According to Deep South Watch, since 2004 and as of June 2012, there have been 11,754 violent incidents in the three southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, and counting. Casualties are at 14,343, with 5,206 people dead, and counting.
Queen fears for future of deep South amid turmoil
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/08/2012
» Her Majesty the Queen is deeply concerned over an escalation of violence in the deep South which has forced Buddhist monks and civilians to flee, said Her Majesty's close aide.
Curfew not needed, army says
News, Published on 04/08/2012
» The 4th Army Region yesterday allayed concerns about the proposed enforcement of a curfew in the restive South, saying existing laws were adequate to handle the violence.
Army plays down curfew worry
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2012
» Army spokesman on Friday played down concerns about imposing a curfew in the deep South to curb the escalating violence, saying it was now only a proposal and, if imposed, it would be limited in certain places and times.