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In search of elusive peace
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2016
» The only thing that will resolve the violence in the Deep South is peace dialogue -- this could be just a dull, standard statement. But the proclamation bitterly uttered by those living amid the tense ideological and physical struggles in Thailand's southernmost provinces, where nearly 7,000 have died in the past 12 years, deserves respectful heed.
A positive turn in the deep South
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/10/2015
» With knowledge of the fact that there is no magic pill to suddenly stop the decade-long violence and restore peace in Thailand's deep South, Panu Uthairat, secretary general of Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC), has tried his best to accomplish his initial mission -- to reduce the loss of innocent lives.
Much more than saris
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/03/2015
» The world instantly associates saris with India. But if Mehzabin Ershad could have it her way, it would also think of the mekhela chador, a half-sari that comes specifically from the Assam state in India. As one of the forces who shaped the northeastern region's fashion industry to the colourful array it is today, the pioneering fashion designer was recently in Bangkok to showcase her designs at "Celebrating Assam", at the inaugural "Festival of India in Thailand".
Peachy keen to share the despair
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 11/05/2014
» Fern has a new high score on Cookie Run.
Bridging the divide
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/02/2014
» When peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) began last February, residents in the deep South were upbeat as a glimmer of hope was visible. The process hasn't been easy, and adding to the complication is the political crisis in Bangkok, which has suspended most other affairs in the country over the past three months.
Festival of Healing
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/01/2014
» The Narathiwat district of Rueso has a reputation _ undeserved, some would say _ for being a hotspot of insurgency. Home to some 60,000 people, it tends to be categorised by the security forces as "troublesome", lumped together with neighbouring districts like Bacho, Yi-ngo, Rangae and Si Sakhon as well as Raman and Bannang Sata in the adjoining province of Yala. All of these areas have become notorious over the past few decades as bases for armed separatists operating in the far South _ or have been labelled as such by outsiders.
Chance encounter with a girl named Arena
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 18/08/2013
» Her name is Arena and she accosts me on the front lawn of the Songkhla resort where I am staying.
From battlefield to field of dreams
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/05/2012
» A year into his retirement and Gen Pichet Wisaijon is still as busy as when he led soldiers in the battle against militants in the restive far South.