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RDN- moderate muslims are ok by me, but these radicals a small minority give the whole religion a bad name. There lies the problem- the moderates out number the radicals, but don't criticize those that are causing all the grief.

Doubt they could be an independent state- prob claim Phuket to finance new independence.

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That's why I'm curious as to where a line could be drawn across southern Thailand where those people below the line were 50% or more in favour of a separate state, and those people above the line were 50% or more in favour of staying as part of Thailand.

It reminds me of Northern Ireland, where all the "troubles" were caused by a small minority who wanted Northern Ireland to be part of Eire, but every time a vote was taken in Northern Ireland, something like 75% of people in Northern Ireland wanted to stay part of the UK.

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Some 99% of the population in Patani is said to be muslim.

There seems to have been no immigration to Patani from other parts of Thailand.

As far as I can see there is nothing in common with the situation in Northern Ireland.In fact it reminds me more of the situation in East Timor or Aceh.

The Nation - Oct 27'th

In dismissing the rumour yesterday, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said "some deaths were possible" among those arrested due to weakness as a result of religious fasting.

However, he had no comment to make about the 78 deaths disclosed by Pornthip.

Thaksin said the victims shot on Monday were not killed by government security forces. He suggested that they had been hit by stray bullets.

Maybe Guran??? However I dont think the few extremists in the south would dare bomb any tourists areas- simply Thaskin would crush them. Ask the 100 or so in the Mosque last April.. woops I forgot their not around to answer you anymore. 

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This is what the real extremists would actually hope for.

An escalating conflict is what the radicals hope for , that is the only way that their movement can make rapid gains in strength and numbers.

You are all to eager to give the radicals exactly what they desire.

RDN- moderate muslims are ok by me, but these radicals a small minority give the whole religion a bad name. There lies the problem- the moderates out number the radicals, but don't criticize those that are causing all the grief.

Doubt they could be an independent state- prob claim Phuket to finance new independence.

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Just how do you think that radicals are created ? It's act's such as this which is the spawningground for radical movements.

Would not be at all surprised if this years actions by the army leads to economic funding of the Patani rebels by foreign muslim groups.

Bombings in Phuket , Pattaya or Bangkok may very well result from yesterdays action.

In order to prevent the spread of radicalism these people must be given hope for a better future.

Unless a dialogue between Thaksin and Pulo is established this years events will likely be surpassed by much more serious incidents.

will there be an oral exam ?

Well guess those down South will think twice about rioting now

perhaps they should have thought twice before trusting the Brits as well ?

Pattani seperatism

interesting reading , seemingly another people who the Brits failed..

Must be a Brit , only they could be stupid enough to do something like that !

seemingly suffocated after being packed into busses.

It's merelely a matter of education.

An educated people will succeed.

The Thai educational system appears to be exceedingly mediocre.

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use skype for pc to phone or pc to pc ( which is free)

http://www.skype.com 0.017 euro's/min for calls to europe.

Better voice quality than normal phone connection.

So - when talking there is a lag involved (and, of course, if the person on the other end isn't using headphones, an echo also).

You probably are not using PP technology . I use skype http://www.skype.com

from europe to 32kbs dial up in bkk without any delays , as long as there is no surfing going on at the other end.

As to the different ping times, the routing can be different dependant on the direction of the packets.

From sweden i generally am routed to US then on to Australia before entering CAT's international gateway !