South less violent than a year ago, Army chief says
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Army Commander in Chief Udomdej Sitabutr said on Tuesday that there is less violence now in the Thailand's southernmost provinces compared to last year but added that some insurgent groups are attempting to create incidents to oppose peace negotiations.
He said that 4th Army Region Commander Prakan Cholayuth was intensifying security measures to bring the region under closer control.
I do not think that local opposition is a big issue,” Gen Udomdej said. “I believe there are attempts to show off their [insurgent] potential.”
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