Emergency decree in Deep South extended for 3 months

13 Sept 15:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's emergency decree in the southern border provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and parts of Songkhla has been extended for three months until June 19th, endorsed by the Committee for the Management of Emergency Situations.
The committee also approved stricter SIM card registration to aid investigations into violent incidents and instructed security units in the Deep South to proactively restore public confidence and ensure peace.

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

20 Oct 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia has appointed retired Lt-General Datuk Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal as the new facilitator for peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).
Datuk Ahmad previously served as head of Malaysia’s national intelligence agency and has over 33 years of military experience, bringing extensive expertise in strategic intelligence.
The Malaysian government expressed confidence that his appointment will strengthen its role in facilitating the peace talks, earn trust from all parties, and bring new momentum to achieving lasting peace in southern Thailand.