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Thailand Insurgency

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update
By ACLED Asia Pacific Team
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in March 2025.

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
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.

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.

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.

The Slow Burning Insurgency in Thailand’s Deep South
By Maximillian Morch
While the overall situation has improved, a recent attack should motivate both sides to return to the discussion table.

Roadblocks to Peace in Southern Thailand
By Eugene Mark
The Thai military government seems more interested in counterinsurgency than in conflict settlement.

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.

Connecting the Dots on Buddhist Fundamentalism
By Vishal Arora
There has been a rise in Buddhist extremism in several Asian countries recently. Is there a link?

Thailand’s Deep South: Living in Conflict
By Franco Galdini (words) & Sulochana Peiris (images)
In a region seemingly under occupation, local residents cope as best they can.

Beholden to Bangkok: Dialogue in Thailand’s Deep South
By Franco Galdini
A Constitutional Court ruling on Yingluck Shinawatra today could imperil an already stuttering peace process.

Bangkok Turmoil and Thailand’s Deep South
By Sasiwan Chingchit
Prospects for peace in South Thailand recede as Bangkok plunges into political turmoil.

More Than Words Needed on Southern Thailand
Although a welcome development, the latest agreement to hold peace talks is hardly sufficient for ending the conflict.

Thailand's Southern Insurgency Flares Up
Southern Thailand continues to experience turbulence with three school teachers being killed.
Yingluck Faces Thai Insurgency
Thaksin Shinawatra didn’t have much success tackling the insurgency in Thailand’s south. Will Yingluck do better?
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