Four rangers wounded by explosion in Narathiwat province

23 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

Four para-military rangers sustained injuries when a motorcycle sidecar, rigged with an explosive device, detonated near their lodgings in Narathiwat province.
Suspects parked the explosive-laden sidecar near the rangers' living quarters adjacent to Chai Rattanaram Temple before remotely detonating the device.

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

Yesterday 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.