Gen Harn Leenanond Former fourth army region commander Gen Harn Leenanond recently talked to the Isra news desk about the situation in the restive deep South, especially about the deadly threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and more daring ambushes by the southern insurgents. He also offered some recommendations on how to deal with such threats.

By Isra news desk Most officials and residents in the restive far South believe that the unilateral ceasefire in three districts of Narathiwat during June 10-July 10 reportedly announced by the Pattani Malay Liberation Movement (a merger between Pattani United Liberation Organisastion and BRN Co-ordinate) was just a joke which should not be taken seriously, according to recent random interviews c ...

By Isra news desk Security officers in the far South have dismissed an insurgent group’s announcement of temporary unilateral ceasefire in three districts of Narathiwat province as just a ploy to boost its image.

By the News Desk While the search for reconciliation and peace in the Thai society and the search for a peaceful end to the violence in the deep South are yet to see a glitter of light at the end of the tunnel, there is however an example of a huge conflict which ended through negotiations which can serve a lesson for study and to emulate.

By the News Desk Violence has, of late, surged in the three southernmost provinces. No one seems to have a clear explanation about why. But many locals in the region feel that most of the violent incidents took place in certain areas and some of the incidents were very unusual and could worsen the sense of mistrust and division between the local Muslims and the authorities.