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HAT YAI – Thick smoke from raging forest fires in Indonesia has drifted across the sea to southern Thailand. The haze has heavily blanketed the bustling city of Hat Yai in Songkhla province today. Residents woke up to grey skies and a strong burning smell on Wednesday morning. This dangerous smog has quickly pushed local […]

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BRN Warns of Return to War if Thailand Rejects Full Autonomy

PATTANI – The Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has issued a stark warning to the Thai government regarding ongoing peace negotiations. A former senior leader of the Malay-Muslim separatist group stated they might soon resume armed conflict. This grave threat will materialize if Thailand completely rejects their detailed proposal for full autonomy. The Utusan Malaysia news […]

Salman Ahmad

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Peace in Thailand’s Deep South: The Endless Struggle

BANGKOK – For decades, the lush landscapes of southern Thailand have hidden a painful, ongoing conflict. It is a region where military checkpoints are as common as rubber plantations. The violence between armed insurgent groups and the Thai state has shaped generations. Since 2004, the conflict has claimed more than 7,200 lives, leaving countless families […]

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Armed Insurgents Storm Pattani Shopping Center, Set Off Bombs

PATTANI – Armed insurgents stormed a Global House shopping center in Pattani on Saturday evening. The heavily armed group aggressively forced customers and store employees to evacuate the premises immediately. Shortly after the building was safely cleared, three powerful bombs detonated inside the commercial complex. The sudden blast caused significant structural damage, but thankfully, authorities […]

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Police Investigate Helicopter Shooting in Southern Thailand

NARATHIWAT – Police are investigation a mysterious shooting in southern Thailand is currently raising serious questions about official government actions. A young man, Sor Lae Doloh, was severely injured after allegedly being fired upon from a helicopter. This shocking and unprovoked attack happened late at night on August 22 in Narathiwat province. Earlier that same […]

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Brother Shoots Sibling to Save Father in Drug-Fueled Attack

KRABI – A tragic family incident unfolded in Krabi province, Thailand, during the early hours of Saturday morning. A younger brother fatally shot his older sibling to protect their elderly father from harm. The fatal shooting occurred after a terrifying, drug-induced rampage at their rural family home. The older brother was allegedly hallucinating from illicit […]

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Third Night of Attacks: 7-Eleven Bombed in Pattani

PATTANI – A violent attack deeply shook the quiet community of Ban Ta Bae on Tuesday evening. At exactly 8:00 p.m., an armed group stormed a local 7-Eleven store in the Mayo District. The sudden and aggressive raid completely shocked the store workers and the late-night shoppers. Local police officers arrived at the scene shortly […]

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Coordinated Bombings, Arson Hit Southern Thailand

BANGKOK – Southern Thailand experienced a sudden wave of violence as coordinated attacks swept rapidly across the region. Armed insurgent groups targeted multiple locations simultaneously, leaving a visible trail of destruction in their wake. Local security forces immediately mobilized to contain the widespread chaos and secure the heavily affected communities. The sudden outbreak of violence […]

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Israeli Man in Koh Samui Fined Over Death Threats and Bounty Claims