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Two Vietnamese fishing boats seized, 11 crew arrested

SONGKHLA: Marine police on Thursday seized two Vietnamese fishing boats and arrested 11 crew members in the waters off the southern provinces of Pattani and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Understanding 'self-determination'

At the seminar entitled "Self-determination and Patani Peace" at Prince of Songkla University in Pattani on June 7, mock referendum ballots were distributed to the attendants to explore the possibility for a referendum for a "Patani State", or the secession of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and four districts of Songkhla --…

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2023

1 killed, 2 hurt in Southern attacks

A police operations base in Pattani province was attacked and a pickup was ambushed in Narathiwat province, killing one villager and injuring two others, in two separate incidents on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

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Security agencies monitoring Southern 'separatist' activists

The National Security Council (NSC) said security agencies are investigating a group of activists calling for a public referendum on the establishment of an independent, Muslim "Patani State" in the South.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

Touting an independent South 'not allowed'

Security agencies are considering legal action against a group of activists promoting the separation of the predominantly Muslim southern border provinces from Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Southern independence referendum movement watched

Security agencies are keeping a close watch on a group that has called for a public referendum on the independence of “Patani State” from Thailand, because doing so is tantamount to an act of separatism and unlawful, says the deputy commander of the 4th Army Region.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

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Pattani man shot dead in Narathiwat

NARATHIWAT: A man from neighbouring Pattani was shot dead in broad daylight on a road in Bacho district of this southern province on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

More help for at-risk marine species

Researchers are looking into the potential returns from certifying Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Trat, Trang and Pattani provinces as a means to make money to help endangered marine species.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Emergency decree extended in South for 72nd time

The emergency decree in force in most of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces will be extended for another three months, from June 20 to Sept 19.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Govt to open centre to limit fishing boats

Pattani: The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) is preparing to set up a one-stop-service centre to distribute compensation money for owners of fishing boats who wish to leave the industry as a part of the Sustainable Management of Marine Fisheries Resource Project.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2023

Evacuated Thais happy to be home

Several students evacuated from war-torn Sudan have safely arrived in their hometowns in the southern province of Pattani.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023

Eight injured in bomb attack in Pattani

Eight police officers were injured in a bomb attack while patrolling the southern border province of Pattani on Wednesday night.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

Defence volunteer killed from ambush

PATTANI: A defence volunteer was shot dead in an ambush at a village in Panare district on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2023

Remains believed to be missing tambon chief found

PATTANI: Officials found human remains believed to be those of Suthee Wayeng, chief of Tambon Don Administrative Organisation, while arresting several suspects believed to be involved in his disappearance eight months ago.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2023

Kamnan's assistant murdered in Pattani

PATTANI: Gunmen murdered a tambon chief's assistant as he and his wife left a construction company warehouse in Sai Buri district on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023

Preserving local traditions

Since Phetchaburi and Songkhla have an abundance of sugar palm trees, people recognise these two provinces for their palm sugar products. When local ingredient expert Anusorn Tipayanon and community architect Jantrarat Jantaratippalukit visited Pattani, they were surprised to see the palm sugar production process there. After trying wak or krachae…

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

'Improvised bomb' found fixed beneath SUV

PATTANI: A young woman looking for a missing cat found a bomb fixed beneath her aunty's car in the garage of their house in Mayo district on Saturday night.

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Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023

Gunman held after Pattani girl slain outside mosque

PATTANI: Police have arrested a gunman who shot dead a 14-year-old girl in full view of her mother in front of a mosque in Muang district of this southern province on Friday morning.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Rangers seize 939kg ice, arrest 1 in Pattani

PATTANI: Rangers from the 44th Ranger Task Force seized 939 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine or "ice" and arrested a suspect at a checkpoint in Sai Buri district in the small hours on Saturday, police reported.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2023

Emergency decree extended in deep South

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has approved a further extension of the emergency decree in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat for another three months, from March 20 to June 19.

Bangkok Post · Feb 26, 2023

Prayut most popular for PM in deep South: poll

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is more popular than other potential candidates for the post of prime minister among people in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, followed by Wan Muhamad Nor Matha of the Prachachart Party, according to a survey by National Institute of Development Administration, or…

Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2023

Bombs damage two power poles in Pattani

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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 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 25, 2023

Ranger volunteer wounded by Pattani bomb

PATTANI: A ranger volunteer was injured by a bomb thrown at a security checkpoint in Yaring district on Tuesday night, police said.

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