New structure for South peace talks under consideration
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The National Security Council (NSC)'s version of the structure for peace talks with separatists has been submitted to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and should be signed before the premier visits Malaysia on December 1, NSC secretary-general Anu
Following the Cabinet meeting, Anusit told reporters that Prayut had also considered the operations in the deep South and instructed all ministries to integrate their work and create a shared database so their work is more in line with one another.
As for talks with separatists, Anusit said things should be clearer after Prayut meets Malaysian PM Najib Razak.
In related news, two defence volunteers were injured when a roadside bomb exploded in Narathiwat’s Waeng district yesterday afternoon.
Jian Khamchu, 31, sustained several shrapnel wounds in the torso, while Pongsak Phetcharat, 33, sustained a shrapnel wound in right leg. The two men and four others were patrolling the area on three motorbikes for teacher protection when the bomb exploded and hit the two men’s motorbike.
Police blame separatists.
