Bangkok Post
Govt responds to southern blasts
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The government is stepping up efforts to address the renewed violence in the southernmost provinces following a series of bomb attacks, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul scheduled to hold talks with Malaysian leaders on July 9-10 to seek more concrete solutions to the long-running insurgency.
Key facts
- The government is stepping up efforts to address the renewed violence in the southernmost provinces following a series of bomb attacks, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul scheduled to hold talks with Malaysian leaders on July 9-10 to
- Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he had received reports from the governors of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat regarding the recent bombings.
- 15 in tambon Sateng Nok, Muang district, Yala, on Sunday was linked to the ongoing unrest in the southern border provinces.
- Mr Chatchai also confirmed Mr Anutin will make an official visit to Malaysia on July 9-10, where discussions on reinforcing cooperation to resolve the southern border conflict will be among major agenda items.
Summary
Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he had received reports from the governors of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat regarding the recent bombings.
He said the initial reports involved incidents in two provinces, but authorities later confirmed another explosion in Tak Bai district of Narathiwat. Mr Phiphat described the attacks as part of an organised operation, adding that the National Security Council (NSC) and Mr Anutin, who chairs the council, are working on measures to address the situation.