peace negotiations National Security Council of Thailand (NSC) and Barisan Rebolsi Nasional (BRN) plan to continue next month despite recent setbacks, Deputy Spokesperson Ludukrao Suwankiri said. The announcement follows a series of arson attacks in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla on March 22, suggesting that 45 other locations are likely to be targeted during the holy month of Ramadan. ing.
Ludkrao stressed the need for the BRN to stop attacks in the Deep South, and said the ongoing peace talks would benefit both Thai and Malaysian teams, given Malaysia's mediating role in the process. Stated. NSC Under-Secretary-General Chatchai Vantuad, who is leading the government team, said the two countries will hold technical-level talks at the end of April to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Peace (JCPP).
Previous discussions took place on February 20 and March 7-8, and despite disagreements, some positive feedback was received. Chachai said the two parties had agreed in principle on the details of the JCPP, and the BRN agreed to the legal framework for complaints and guidelines for stopping violent attacks.
“This is a positive sign that there is still a discussion process.”
A conference scheduled for April is expected to bring further progress on technical details, with the general principles of the 2022 peace dialogue process remaining clear of violence, public debate and potential political solutions. focused on reduction.
Ludklao cited the arson attacks that occurred last week in four southern border provinces, saying the rebels' motivations include a desire to express their dissatisfaction with the ongoing peace negotiations between the BRN and the Thai government. suggested that it was a possibility. These 45 incidents were reported to primarily target the business sector. bangkok post office.
In related news earlier this month, the Thai government pledged to transform Thailand's three southernmost provinces into global tourist attractions and increase investment in the region. Prime Minister Sureta Thabisin gave this assurance during a three-day visit to Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.
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