Thailand happy for Malaysia to facilitate peace talks for South

[Lite Beer]

Thailand happy for Malaysia to facilitate peace talks for South
Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,
Jessada Siriyothai
The Sunday Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- The authorities have agreed to let Malaysia continue to facilitate the peace dialogue with deep South separatists - including representatives of Barisan Revolusi Nasional - which could lead to the ratification of an agreement and the joint preparation of a peace roadmap.

Internal Security Operations Command spokesman Colonel Banphot Poonpian yesterday revealed the resolutions made at a meeting on Friday of the committee charged with mobilising efforts to solve problems in the southern border provinces.

Banphot said that during the meeting chaired by deputy Army chief General Udomdej Sitabutr, Isoc proposed four working committees be established to prepare measures to solve the unrest, which was re-ignited in January 2004, and provide a plan to propel the peace dialogue.

He said Malaysia would again be asked to be the facilitator in the talks, but admitted the talks would not lead to autonomy for the region or the establishment of a special administrative zone.

It was hoped the talks would lead to the ratification of an agreement when the dialogue reached an "appropriate level" and the joint preparation of a peace roadmap.

Banphot said the fiscal 2015 budget for solving problems and developing the southern border provinces from 2015-17 was also discussed on Friday.

He said the urgent issues to be focused on first were the creation of a safe and peaceful society in the region; facilitating matters for people's seeking justice; the promotion of a better understanding of and solutions to conflicts; and improving the quality of life.

Also approved at the meeting were security measures that included an improvement of the human and vehicle registration system and leniency for motorists not wearing helmets in the city area.

In related news, Yala Governor Dejrath Simsiri yesterday presented almost Bt763,000 to 49 people whose properties were damaged in the recent car bomb attack in Betong district.

Betong police superintendent Colonel Wasan Poungnoi said police had issued an arrest warrant for a man who hired the van used in the attack.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Thailand-happy-for-Malaysia-to-facilitate-peace-ta-30240105.html

 

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[Somtamnication]

Not so sure all northern Malaysians are happy to help Thailand. Certainly not since Thailand took over those three provinces in the early 1900s. 

[ChrisY1]

I'm sure Thailand would be happy.....they certainly have no clue what to talk about!

[Halion]

Just more nonsense .Thailand have done next to nothing to address the problems in this region for decades and have shown little understanding and or empathy . Having the Malays as facilitators in an inherent national problem will serve only to supply Thailand with a blame hound. As with prior talks this will simply collapse.

[opalred]

the core of the problem  the people that feed the barbaric sick mob on border region   malaysia govt controlled by islamic council in kl

going to stop it

 what a joke

[Brian Corrigan]

Some one else to blame when it all goes wrong.

[rickirs]

"...the talks would not lead to autonomy for the region or the establishment of a special administrative zone."

 

What exactly can Malaysia facilitate - an unconditional surrender by the insurgents and unreserved pledge of loyalty to the State? The military Junta may find themselves outside their comfort zone to be TOLD what insurgents will accept towards a peace agreement without a care as to the consequences. 

 

There are potential downsides for the Junta's failure to get any kind of interim peace agreement or even an agreed agenda for a roadmap for peace. First, if the insurgents perceive a lack of good faith in the negotiations, they may respond with greater violence and be more resistant in the future to negotiations. Second, a lack of a constructive agreement may further motivate other nonMuslim elements in Thailand to be less compliant with being dictated to by the Junta and follow the insurgent's lead at least to the extent of public vocal dissent. My best wishes to all concerned.    
 

[Mosha]

Not so sure all northern Malaysians are happy to help Thailand. Certainly not since Thailand took over those three provinces in the early 1900s. 

 

Thailand were given the Kingdom of Pattani (5 provinces I think), as part of a deal that stopped them claiming most of the Eastern seaboard of the peninsula.

[opalred]

  i am brought up beliveing in this life   in denile and to be miserable told by head cleric  next world will be a happy one with plenty young girl for sex

he is quite happy in this world with 5 wifes looking after him never works and last wife could be 13yrs old i have been there to listen to b/s

 cheers from nazhirin

[lostinisaan]

In related news, Yala Governor Dejrath Simsiri yesterday presented almost Bt763,000 to 49 people whose properties were damaged in the recent car bomb attack in Betong district.

 

 

What a joke!!

[Thaiready]

I'd be talking alright....with FMJ

[wilcopops]

On the face of it, a good idea. Anyone who bothers to look at a map will see that those provinces are naturally part of Malaysia.
Remember this is a SEPARATIST movement.

[wilcopops]

  i am brought up beliveing in this life   in denile and to be miserable told by head cleric  next world will be a happy one with plenty young girl for sex
he is quite happy in this world with 5 wifes looking after him never works and last wife could be 13yrs old i have been there to listen to b/s
 cheers from nazhirin

This undoubtedly qualifies for the award for the most ignorant post on the thread so far.

[opalred]

wouldnnt take much guessing  which side of fence you would be throwing stones from

[spidermike007]

Since the five provinces in the south, with most of the problems, used to belong to the Sultanate of Malay, just over a hundred years ago, before Thailand took over that territory, resulting in a century of unrest, is it not a sensible thing to include the Malays in the talks? This is one of the first signs of intelligence, and reason, I have seen in the past few years, when it comes to discussions, and potential solutions. I believe those provinces should simply be handed back to Malaysia. I realize that would probably never happen, but it is worthy of consideration. Thailand has long neglected those provinces, in much the same way it neglects Koh Samui. Except the reason for the neglect in the south may have a nationalist component, whereas the neglect of Samui has more to do with the government not wanting to support the local mafia families, I am told. Get Malaysia involved. You cannot do it on your own. You have demonstrated that for a decade or longer. Good that someone is admitting that truth. The truth is a beautiful thing.

[simple1]

Since the five provinces in the south, with most of the problems, used to belong to the Sultanate of Malay, just over a hundred years ago, before Thailand took over that territory, resulting in a century of unrest, is it not a sensible thing to include the Malays in the talks? This is one of the first signs of intelligence, and reason, I have seen in the past few years, when it comes to discussions, and potential solutions. I believe those provinces should simply be handed back to Malaysia. I realize that would probably never happen, but it is worthy of consideration. Thailand has long neglected those provinces, in much the same way it neglects Koh Samui. Except the reason for the neglect in the south may have a nationalist component, whereas the neglect of Samui has more to do with the government not wanting to support the local mafia families, I am told. Get Malaysia involved. You cannot do it on your own. You have demonstrated that for a decade or longer. Good that someone is admitting that truth. The truth is a beautiful thing.

 

NCOP have made it very clear they will not consider your suggestion, not even some form of autonomy or provincial self governance. What are they going to talk about?

[spidermike007]

 

Since the five provinces in the south, with most of the problems, used to belong to the Sultanate of Malay, just over a hundred years ago, before Thailand took over that territory, resulting in a century of unrest, is it not a sensible thing to include the Malays in the talks? This is one of the first signs of intelligence, and reason, I have seen in the past few years, when it comes to discussions, and potential solutions. I believe those provinces should simply be handed back to Malaysia. I realize that would probably never happen, but it is worthy of consideration. Thailand has long neglected those provinces, in much the same way it neglects Koh Samui. Except the reason for the neglect in the south may have a nationalist component, whereas the neglect of Samui has more to do with the government not wanting to support the local mafia families, I am told. Get Malaysia involved. You cannot do it on your own. You have demonstrated that for a decade or longer. Good that someone is admitting that truth. The truth is a beautiful thing.

 

NCOP have made it very clear they will not consider your suggestion, not even some form of autonomy or provincial self governance. What are they going to talk about?

 

 

 

 

Yes, as I suggested, I do not expect them to come up with very creative solutions. But, talking is probably the first step, and getting the Malays involved has got to be a positive step. Something needs to be done. It cannot go on like this indefinitely.