Kowit concerned about escalating southern violence
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Deputy Prime Minister Kowit Wattana on Friday voiced concern about the escalating violence in the three southernmost provinces.
"Despite signs of improvement, the violence has again intensified," he said.
Kowit said he had instructed the authorities to take extra precautions.
He urged all sides to give moral support instead of trying to fault the security officials in charge of quelling violence.
"I am quite concerned about the situation because September is the month coinciding with the rotations of officials," he said.
He also said the government would not revoke the emergency rule at this juncture.
