The commander of the 4th Army Region has expressed concern over young people in Southern Thailand potentially being manipulated for political purposes.

 

His remarks follow a recent incident in which the so-called Pelajar Bangsa “national student movement” hosted a special forum titled “Determining Our Own Future.” During the event, voting cards were printed to facilitate a public vote on a potential separation from Thailand, an action considered legal by event organizers. However, the 4th Army Region firmly noted that such a vote would be against the law and a threat to national unity and stability.

 

Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region, criticized the activity, indicating that it is disrespectful, insulting, and a potential legal violation that poses a risk to the stability of the state. He also pointed out that such a vote to separate from Thailand contravenes Article 1 of the Constitution, which states that “Thailand is one indivisible kingdom.”

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/14/thai-army-concerned-about-students-organizing-secession-vote-in-south-thailand/

 

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22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The commander of the 4th Army Region has expressed concern over young people in Southern Thailand potentially being manipulated for political purposes.

Numpty

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

His remarks follow a recent incident in which the so-called Pelajar Bangsa “national student movement” hosted a special forum titled “Determining Our Own Future.” During the event, voting cards were printed to facilitate a public vote on a potential separation from Thailand, an action considered legal by event organizers. However, the 4th Army Region firmly noted that such a vote would be against the law and a threat to national unity and stability.

The young generation moving forward.

Thailands had decades to sort out the south.

31 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The young generation moving forward.

Thailands had decades to sort out the south.

Yeah.....we know how the Thai authorities sort things out.