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Southern Thailand insurgency

Thai Government and Southern Separatists Agree to New Plan to End Conflict

Thai Government and Southern Separatists Agree to New Plan to End Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
After a hiatus in peace talks due to last year's Thai election, the two sides "are willing to put pen on paper," the Malaysian mediator said yesterday.

What’s Behind the Growing Number of Attacks in Southern Thailand?

What’s Behind the Growing Number of Attacks in Southern Thailand?

By Rahul Mishra
Whoever ends up leading the country's next government, they need to prioritize the implementation of the 2013 peace plan.
Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’

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.

Thailand, Particularly the Deep South, Needs a Final Reckoning With Thaksin

Thailand, Particularly the Deep South, Needs a Final Reckoning With Thaksin

By Mark S. Cogan
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is the darling of millions of Thai voters, but his human rights record legacy in the Deep South is as bleak and dismal as his military rivals'.

Malaysian PM Anwar Calls for Progress on Southern Thailand, Myanmar Conflicts

Malaysian PM Anwar Calls for Progress on Southern Thailand, Myanmar Conflicts

By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader said peace in southern Thailand was "paramount," but that his country “will not condone any sort of violence to resolve any conflict.”

Thailand’s New Deep South Airport: Dead on Arrival?

Thailand’s New Deep South Airport: Dead on Arrival?

By Tita Sanglee
A new airport in Betong is supposed to spark development in Thailand's troubled south, but practical considerations limit its potential.

Old Challenges Loom Over Southern Thailand’s New Peace Talks  

Old Challenges Loom Over Southern Thailand’s New Peace Talks  

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Building on the recent successes of fresh negotiations will depend on both sides overcoming decades-old difficulties.
The Apparent Stalemate in Thailand’s Deep South

The Apparent Stalemate in Thailand’s Deep South

By Uday Bakhshi
The conflict in southern Thailand remains dormant, but is far from being resolved.

Making the ‘Network Monarchy’ Work in Thailand’s Deep South

Making the ‘Network Monarchy’ Work in Thailand’s Deep South

By Ryan Ashley and Moez Hayat
A deeper view of Thailand’s southern insurgency reveals more about the nature of a nation facing new challenges from a vocal, youthful generation.

Thailand’s Deep South Insurgencies: Exploiting the Maritime Domain 

Thailand’s Deep South Insurgencies: Exploiting the Maritime Domain 

By Michael van Ginkel
The movement of extremists and illicit goods through maritime transit routes may be facilitating Thailand’s insurgency in the deep south.

What to Make of South Thailand’s COVID Quasi-Ceasefire

What to Make of South Thailand’s COVID Quasi-Ceasefire

By Jason Johnson
Amid a short-term peace in Thailand’s Muslim far south, insurgent leaders are looking for a better opportunity for negotiations.
How Will the Historic Southern Thailand Insurgency Coronavirus Ceasefire Affect Peace and Conflict?

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.

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