webfact Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Security agencies in Thailand are investigating a group of activists advocating for a public referendum on the creation of an independent Muslim “Patani State” in the country’s southern region. The National Security Council (NSC) stated that the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4 Forward Office and Provincial Police Region 9 are examining the group’s activities and monitoring its social media presence. The investigation aims to determine whether the group has connections to separatist movements, which would violate the constitution and other related laws. The Isoc will lead the probe, which is expected to take some time to conclude. Authorities are also looking into whether any political parties are involved in the group’s activities, and will take appropriate action based on the evidence found, Bangkok Post reported. NSC secretary-general Supoj Malaniyom emphasised that calls for a public referendum on the establishment of an independent Muslim state are not permitted under the constitution. Lt. Gen. Santi Sakultanak, commander of the 4th Army, also criticised the referendum proposal, labelling it unconstitutional and a threat to Thailand’s territorial integrity and national security. by Mitch Connor Townsquare in Sai Buri, Patani. Photo | Youtube snap. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/south/thailand-investigates-activists-seeking-muslim-patani-state-referendum -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 a threat to Thailand’s territorial integrity Nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 It belongs to them. And after a generation or two of young police and soldiers die, the old gammon will get around a table, and eventually hand it back. Some things never change, no matter what flag the dinosaurs operate under. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 is this the land that Thailand annexed (took) from a sultan before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Sorry, but isn't thus group, calling for a referendum, simply exercising their democratic right, a good time for the UN's human right group to grow some balls, and speak up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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