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Southern Thailand
Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South
By Mark S. Cogan
Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On
By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.
Thai Court Charges Eight Over 2004 Massacre in Southern Thailand
By Sebastian Strangio
A second case has been opened in relation to the Tak Bai massacre, in which 85 Malay Muslims were killed by Thai security forces.
Time is Running Out For Victims of Thailand’s Tak Bai Massacre
By Christian Wells
A Thai court has accepted a case against officials for their role in the 2004 massacre in the country's Deep South – but justice is far from assured.
A Bad Idea Revisited: Thailand Pitches Prayut’s ‘Land Bridge’ to Beijing
By Mark S. Cogan
The costly infrastructure project would damage the environment and create an unhealthy economic dependence on China.
Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’
By Gerard McDermott and Richard Humphries
The railway from Hat Yai to Sungai Golok offers numerous glimpses into a borderland marred by conflict and marked by contradiction.
How Will the Historic Southern Thailand Insurgency Coronavirus Ceasefire Affect Peace and Conflict?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the development is a notable and encouraging one, how it will impact the insurgency’s future dynamics is less clear.
What’s Next for the New Southern Thailand Insurgency Peace Talks?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the dynamics in the most recent phase of direct peace talks between the two sides.
Thailand: Officials Hold Meeting with Southern Insurgent Group
By Associated Press
The meeting is the first in years in a decades-old insurgency in Thaiand's south.
What Does the Thailand Army Chief’s Trip to Indonesia’s Aceh Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent visit that has generated much speculation.
Is Thailand’s Military Fighting a ‘Hybrid War’ Threat?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent remarks by the army chief spotlighted the Thai military's take on the country’s political and security environment.
What to Make of Recurring Fears of Jihadism in Southern Thailand?
By Eugene Mark
Ending the local conflict should be a priority, lest the status quo change significantly.
No End in Sight for Thailand's Deadly Southern Insurgency
By Zachary Abuza
The issue remains a low priority for the junta and insurgents show no signs of surrendering anytime soon.
Roadblocks to Peace in Southern Thailand
By Eugene Mark
The Thai military government seems more interested in counterinsurgency than in conflict settlement.
Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides focus on advancing prosperity amid lingering border woes.
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
Malaysia-Thailand Meeting: Border Woes Expected to Dominate
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Border issues will be at the center of talks during Malaysian premier Najib Razak's visit to Thailand.
Southern Thailand Peace Talks to Resume (Again) in Malaysia Amid Violence
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another round of negotiations between the Thai government and rebel groups are set to take place.
The Southern Link in Thailand's Deadly Bombings
By Shawn W. Crispin
Evidence points to a connection to the southern Thailand insurgency.
The Trouble With Thailand's 'Toughness' on Migrants
By Grace Guo
The firmness of the ruling junta has been counterproductive.
Bangkok Turmoil and Thailand’s Deep South
By Sasiwan Chingchit
Prospects for peace in South Thailand recede as Bangkok plunges into political turmoil.
Thai Troubles Spoil Southern Peace Talks
By Luke Hunt
Malaysian negotiators and Thai rebels want to stop regional bloodshed by the end of next year.
Southern Thailand’s New Activists
The peace process slowly moves forward, while younger activists opt for Facebook over guns.
Thailand’s Little-Known Peace Process
Can a Malaysia-facilitated initiative finally bring an end to conflict in Southern Thailand?
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