18 injured in two explosions in front of SBPAC office in Thailand’s Yala province

13 Sept 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Two explosions, believed to be insurgent attacks, injured 18 people including policemen, soldiers, media, and civilians outside the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre in Yala, Thailand.
The blasts occurred during a critical meeting discussing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, particularly concerning Muslim pilgrims returning from Malaysia.

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

Today 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.