Prioritise the far South peace process When it comes to conflict and insurgency in the far South, way too much attention is placed on the negotiating table. Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023
Smile, Anwar's here Anwar Ibrahim's rise to power as Malaysia's prime minister and his upcoming visit to the kingdom has rekindled hope for a return of peace to the far South, according to experts. Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023
Democrat leader Jurin seeks support in South Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit is heading to the far South to monitor border trade and build political ties amid growing speculation of a challenging time in the next elections for the country's oldest party as it continues to lose members. Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022
Go softly, softly: 4th Army head The newly appointed commander of the 4th Army Region, Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, says security authorities will avoid the use of force against suspected insurgents in the strife-torn southern border provinces except for self-defence as law enforcement is stepped up to deal with them. Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022
Nonprofit wants to invest in Far South Side with new, renovated homes and retail space if $10M prize is won Far South Community Development Corp. is one of six finalists for the Pritzker Traubert Foundation $10 million Chicago Prize 2022. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2022
Most people believe reports on 'ghost recruits' in deep South: poll A majority of people believe news reports about "ghost recruits" - government officials recorded as working at a state agency in three Deep South provinces without actually doing the job - are true, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. Bangkok Post · Sep 4, 2022
BRN claims responsibility for attacks on convenience stores in South The separatist movement Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has claimed responsibility for the wave of attacks on convenience stores in the far South early on Wednesday, saying these chain stores destroy the economies of local communities. Bangkok Post · Aug 18, 2022
Southern museum eyes multiculturalism The Museum of Islamic Cultural Heritage and Al-Quran Learning Center will provide a window to the far South as a multicultural melting pot through the pages of the holy text, observers say. Bangkok Post · Jul 30, 2022
Policemen killed, 2 wounded in Yala ambush Two policemen were killed and two others wounded when their vehicle was ambushed on a road in Bannang Sata district of Yala province, in the far South, on Wednesday morning. Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022
PM foresees great benefits from Saudi Arabia ties The country is likely to benefit greatly from the restoration of normal relations with Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of progress towards peace in the far South, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2022