Tag: Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN)
Thai defence minister asks for patience in talks with southern insurgents
BANGKOK, March 20 – Thailand’s Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat said today that only a few rounds of dialogue with Muslim insurgent groups will...
Despite persistent southern attacks, March 28 dialogue is on
BANGKOK, March 19 - Violence in Thailand's far South could be less severe if the Thai authorities gain trust among Muslim insurgent groups...
Govt will not talk with each insurgent group individually: Army chief
BANGKOK, 15 March 2013 The Thai army chief has confirmed that the Thai government will talk with other insurgent groups as well as...
Peace talks with insurgents may cool southern conflict
BANGKOK, March 15 – Thailand’s security chief has predicted reduced violence in the restive South after the March 28 dialogue between the Thai...
Thai security chief shoots down ‘Pattani City State’ initiative
BANGKOK, March 13 – A senior Thai government security official today ruled out the possibility of establishing a so-called 'Pattani City State' to...
Guidelines set for first government-insurgent dialogue
BANGKOK, March 13 – A delegation comprising 15 members will represent the Thai government in the first round of dialogue with Muslim insurgents...
Defense Ministry urges for speedy progress on amnesty moves
BANGKOK, 12 March 2013 The Interior Minister has urged for a speedy progress on the government’s push for amnesty despite the lack of...
Emergency decree could be extended in Deep South
BANGKOK, 4 March 2013 Chief of the National Security Council (NSC) Lt. Gen. Paradorn Pattanathabutr believes the enforcement of the emergency decree in parts...
Thailand signs agreement with BRN
BANGKOK, 28 February 2013 Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement with the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Kuala Lumpur on Thai southern...
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Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
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Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...