One ranger killed and two injured by suspected insurgents in Pattani province

13 Sept 10:25 Key points summarised by AI

Suspected southern insurgents ambushed a patrol in Pattani, injuring an army trooper and a ranger during a brief firefight.
A second ranger was killed instantly by a landmine while reinforcements searched the area for hidden bombs after the initial ambush.

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.